You will serve as a Aircraft Mechanic in the MRO Production Department, Production Lines Division of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will perform maintenance and repair of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components, and assemblies. You will disassemble components/systems, determine the required repairs, and reassemble/reinstall components/systems on aircraft. You will use hand tools and operate ground power support equipment to complete aircraft repairs and rework. You will complete check out procedures to ensure proper operation of aircraft. You will use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers and hand tools. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis and work overtime.
• Must obtain and maintain all required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.

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 I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: Installs, adjusts, aligns, troubleshoots, and performs final functions and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Dissembles components/systems and determines the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft; Overhauls, repair parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems; Checks components to locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; Conducts pressure and obstruction tests of fuel systems and checks pneudraulic/hydraulic systems after repair on aircraft; Inspects engine for fuel, oil, and hot air leaks during engine run; Stands fire guard during engine starting; Removes filters for evaluation by others and obtains oil samples for laboratory evaluation. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: Installs, adjusts, aligns, troubleshoots, and performs final functions and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Dissembles components/systems and determines the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft; May be required to overhaul, repair parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems; Visually checks components to locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; Conducts pressure and obstruction tests of fuel systems and checks pneudraulic/hydraulic systems after repair on aircraft; Inspects engine for fuel, oil, and hot air leaks during engine run; Stands fire guard during engine starting; Removes filters for evaluation by others and obtains oil samples for laboratory evaluation. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common tasks including: Installs, adjusts, aligns, troubleshoots, and performs final functions and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes; Dissembles components/systems and determines the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft; May be required to overhaul, repair parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems; Can check components to locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; Can perform pressure and obstruction tests of fuel systems and checks pneudraulic/hydraulic systems after repair on aircraft; Inspects engine for fuel, oil, and hot air leaks during engine run; Stands fire guard during engine starting; Removes filters for evaluation by others. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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]