Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform basic laboratory technical tasks that require application of fundamental principles in the technical area of rocket propulsion and engineering.

Duties

Assists in day-to-day operations of the organization including logistics and facility management. Promotes a culture where intellectual Property (IP) is developed, documented, protected and encouraged. Operates and adjusts varied equipment and instrumentation to perform standardized tests or operations involved in testing, data analysis, and presentation. Actively listens and appropriately responds to questions and concerns from others. Actively takes initiative to expand knowledge and assume more responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by the education institution (typically six semester hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three semester hours or equivalent for graduate students)
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance
• Must meet the qualification standards of the position at the time of application
• Must be a student currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited academic institution
• Must maintain good academic standing, generally at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate programs and a 3.0 GPA for graduate programs on a 4.0 scale
• Must sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement; furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term
• Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act and eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity, this position may be filled at the: GS-01, GS-02, GS-03, or GS-04 grade level depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements. DX-0899-01, Pathways Intern Student Trainee (Aerospace Engineer) encompasses a pay range equivalent to the GS-01 through GS-04. Qualifications for pay setting purposes will be based on the applicants' current academic level as described below: For GS-01 equivalent: Current enrollment in a high school diploma program AND at least 16 years of age For GS-02 equivalent: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent AND acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited college/university For GS-03 equivalent: Completion of 30 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.) For GS-04 equivalent: Completion of 60 semester hours or more of post high school study leading towards a qualifying degree (i.e. associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.) Seeking a professional engineering degree. The curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. 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.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide updated transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]