You will serve as a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC in the Maintenance Division of NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND SRCH/RESCUE.

Duties

You will inspect fuel cell conditions for hydraulic leaks and cut lines. You will maintain specific tolerances, tensions, or adjustments with the use of tools and precision instruments (e.g., gauges, micrometers, torque wrenches, calipers). You will interpret instructions in a group setting to determine specific requirements for each team member. You will repair damaged metal, composite, and fabric surfaces to maintain aircraft structures. You will follow procedures for flight control cables (e.g. installation procedures, rigging procedures) to verify accurate placement on an aircraft. You will coordinate with production, quality assurance, and engineering representatives to resolve issues related to aircraft rework.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana). A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Providing assistance in maintenance and/or repair on aircrafts such as helicopters; 2) Utilizing common hand tools and special aircraft related equipment (i.e. pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, tensiometers, torque wrenches, multimeters, volumeters, wire strippers, soldering equipment, blade trackers, and vibration analyzers) to perform maintenance and repair duties; and 3) Following detailed procedures that specify task sequences, tolerances, etc. to perform repairs. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND SRCH/RESCUE 3730 North Charles Porter Avenue Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]