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

Operate the Whirl Tower by performing aerodynamic balancing test and documentation on the UH-60A rotor blades. Complete a daily inspection according to Operator Procedures to safely operate the whirl tower facility. Measure and records the track and pitching moments of each blade with respect to a master reference blade. Replace deteriorated or missing filler and repairs voids on advanced composite blades where authorized to attain smooth surfaces. Repair process involves induction of nitrogen into blade under pressure, then sealing blade installing a BIM indicator which will detect any leakage. Perform repair/overhaul of rotor blades.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires a pre-appointment physical examination and meet established hearing and vision test.
• Must obtain and maintain a certification to operate the Whirl Tower by performing dynamic balancing tests and documentation on the UH-60L, CH-47 FWD/AFT main rotor blades on both towers within 1 year of appointment.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Background Check (Tier 1).
• 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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 Aircraft Mechanical Test Operator (Sheetmetal Mechanic) without more than normal supervision. Resumes will be reviewed for experience and/or training which provided skills and knowledge of the following ability to assist in the operation of the Whirl Tower to perform aerodynamic balancing test on main rotor blades. Assist in the repair/overhaul of rotor blades. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires frequent lifting of heavy parts up to up to 35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment. Lifts heavier items using jacks, hoists or helpers; and torquing to high torque values in and around 100-1000 pounds. Moderately heavy physical effort in the frequent use of tiring works positions. Requires climbing stairs, operation of elevator to reach platform 65 feet off ground Tower 1 and 85 feet off ground Tower 2. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in shop areas and occasionally on flight line. Exposed to oil, grease, and cleaning solvents. Exposed to hazard of parts and components being moved through working areas by hoists and dollies. Subject to work in or around noise-hazardous area. As a test cell operator, works in an instrumented control room and utilizes a passenger elevator to go to top level platform to attach rotor blades and make blade adjustments. Work inside the Whirl Tower employee is exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. Outside may work in hot or cold weather. They are frequently exposed to possibility of receiving cuts, bums, bruises and strains while repairing, positioning, adjusting and moving blades and are exposed to skin irritations from acids, fluids and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the mechanics follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eye-glasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, and clothing. Safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or used and may be worn or used for long periods.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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