About the Position: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers. Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance. We provide worldwide on-site maintenance services, aircraft crash analysis, lubricating oil analysis, and chemical, metallurgical and training support.

Duties

Lead a branch of quality control inspectors responsible for inspection of in-process and final acceptance inspections of paint and preservation work on rotary wing aircraft and aircraft parts. Perform in-process and final acceptance inspection of repaired and final paint finishing on exterior/interior of aircraft engine, transmission and rotor head components, structures, and associated assemblies and shipping containers. Inspection of removal of harmful contaminants, corrosion removal, and the removal of paint or rust on interiors/exteriors of rotary wing aircraft parts, components, structures and associated assemblies performed by trade workers. Inspect the internal mounting hardware of empty containers used for storing and shipping rotary wing aircraft components and perform metal and hardware repairs. Make recommendations for actions, corrections or improvements, such as changes to publications, work procedures, and processing.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a Tier 1, Non-Sensitive, Low Risk suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• If you misrepresent your experience/education or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Painting/Preservation Inspector Leader without more than normal supervision. Journeyman level experience performing proper cleaning and application of paint on aircraft structures, components, associated assemblies, or containers. Determine the methods, techniques, materials, and devices best suited to obtain smooth-textured and decorative surfaces and ensure that surface coatings meet level and thickness requirements. Experience reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use, and application of various kinds of coating materials. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journeyman level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsPractices in Construction, StructureTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: May require long periods of walking, bending, stooping, climbing tall work stands, and standing. Occasionally, heavy lifting is required by this position; however, when required to lift objects weighing in excess of 35 pounds, incumbent will obtain assistance of others or use mechanical handling equipment. Incumbent is also exposed to vapors and paint fumes. WORKING CONDITION: Work is performed in shop areas subject to shop and equipment noise, inside or outside of buildings where dirt, spray and fumes are present. Subject to hazard of electrical shock, cuts and bruises, noise and possibility of falling from aircraft and work stand. Requires adherence to proper safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the position. Requires wearing of safety equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, respirator, safety harness, etc. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous materials/waste. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance and valid passport, available for TDY (on 24 hour notice), shift rotation and on call duty.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AA-APF-W0MUAA USA AMCOM CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Corpus Christi, TX 78419 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk