Job opening: AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Salary: $54 053 - 63 069 per year
Published at: Dec 19 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) aircraft ordnance systems mechanic. To test, troubleshoot, inspect, modify and repair egress/jettison systems on board conventional/nuclear certified aircraft supported by the organization; provide training to and evaluation of all assigned personnel, e.g. Active Duty, Reservists, Civilians, Contractors and Foreign military, as required, in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein.
DUTIES:
1. Accomplishes scheduled inspections of egress systems and system components.
2. Removes, installs, modifies, repairs, services, replaces, and overhauls complex integrated egress/jettison system components, both on and off equipment.
3. Performs troubleshooting and operational checks of complex integrated egress and canopy/hatch jettison systems, on and off equipment, in support of assigned and/or transient aircraft to include support equipment.
4. Utilizes safety practices and tool control procedures to maintain a safe and clean work area.
5. Prepares and executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military. Reviews, verifies and documents aircraft forms, component forms/tags and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to reflect maintenance actions performed on and off equipment.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- PCS will NOT be paid
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Incentive for prior work to determine leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Superior qualifications considered
- AFSC: 2A673
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 ARMAMENT WORK 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 the ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC with little or no 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:
1. Ability to use special and standard test equipment, support equipment, maintenance stands, gauges, measuring devices and hand tools.
2. Knowledge of Time Change requirements and processes and a variety of technical data such as manufacturer's handbooks and specifications, technical orders, operating instructions and special instructions relative to explosive or incendiary device and safety precautions related thereto.
3. Knowledge of egress and jettison systems used on assigned aircraft and the practices, methods, and processes necessary to test, troubleshoot, inspect, modify and repair them. Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles associated with egress and jettison systems.
4. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints. Knowledge of applicable personnel, manpower, time and attendance, budgeting instructions, guidelines, requirements and basic computer applications and usage. Ability to follow budgeting directives, instructions, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures and the safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations and technical orders.
6. Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials accounting and security. Ability to communicate both orally and written and to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2. The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.
3. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment. Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment.
4. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
5. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: MUST MEET AFECD REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds). Light lifting (under 15 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds). Light carrying (under 15 pounds). Required to do straight pulling, pushing, walking, standing crawling, bending, kneeling, reaching above shoulders and climbing. Working in cramped and strained positions. Operation of crane, truck, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Hearing (without aid). All personnel SHALL receive a near vision acuity test, either: Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) or 20/25 (Snellen) at 16'' (40.64 cm) ±1'' (2.54cm), annually while certified. The near vision test is required for only one eye either natural or corrected. When vision correction is necessary to pass the visual acuity exam, vision correction SHALL be worn during all inspections. All personnel SHALL receive a color perception test prior to initial certification. If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Work is performed in hangar areas, outdoors, in/on aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to bodily fluids, dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids (oil, hydraulic, fuel, sealants, solvents, hazardous fluids, particulates, and gases). Commonly works with explosives systems and components. Potentially exposed to Hydrazine, Halon, and/or composites, electrical shocks, RF radiation, explosive hazards and Low Observable (LO). Subject to eye/body damage due to exposure to LASERs. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others or working alone.
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 AFRC Non-ART Locations
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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