Job opening: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Salary: $30 - 35 per hour
Published at: Sep 19 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as a crew chief and technical authority on multiple aircraft. Taskings to include coordinating and overseeing maintenance, preservation, re-preservation and re-generation of multiple aircraft as well as multiple engine(s) and auxillary power unit runs.
Duties
Serve as a crew chief, responsible for performing, coordinating and directing maintenance on multiple aircraft processed into storage, preservation, re-preservation, re-generation or disposal
Perform aircraft inspections on multiple aircraft including preflight, postflight, phase and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections
Diagnose and identify probable locations of malfunctions from the cockpit or flight deck of multiple aircraft during engine(s) and runs
Initiate requests for technical data, special tooling, support equipment and materials during preparation for flight, preservation, re preservation or re-generation
Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
- May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
- May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is is The Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Hydrazine and Halon. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Contacts
- Address AF Sustainment Center
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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