You will serve as an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The primary purpose of the position is to perform maintenance and repair of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies supported by the organization. Duty Station: Coronado, CA

Duties

You will disassemble components/systems, troubleshoot, replace, modify, repair reassemble components/systems and test a variety of systems e.g., hydraulics, oil, fuel, landing gear assemblies and pressurization systems. You will perform maintenance and repair of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies supported by the organization. You will perform inspections, overhaul, and repair tasks on aircraft systems that contain interrelated components and parts. You will interpret guidance (e.g., blueprints, job orders, specifications, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to perform troubleshooting, repair, or installation on aircraft systems

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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Incumbent may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis and work overtime.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain required level(s) of certification and/or training.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A) Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: Installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of complex aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Rig, function test, or troubleshoot systems to determine when they are operating properly and determine extent of adjustment or alignment needed; Disassembling components/systems and determining required repairs; Overhauling and repairing parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems, environmental control systems, flight control systems and vent systems; Using a variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers, and hand tools; Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams; and Working knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. B. Have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: Installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of complex aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Disassembling components/systems and determining required repairs; Overhauling and repairing parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems, environmental control systems, flight control systems and vent systems; Using a variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers, and hand tools; Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams; and Working knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. C. Have the ability to perform common tasks including: Installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Disassembling components/systems and determining required repairs; Using a variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers, and hand tools; Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams; and Working knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. 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 FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]