About the position: This position will be assigned to the Aero Club on Cannon air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico

Duties

Performs troubleshooting of airframes and engines, airframe and engine systems and components and mechanical accessories. Interprets mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, manuals, and pertinent reference material. Performs maintenance and repairs on all Aero Club aircraft and equipment, including spare engines and parts. Maintenance and repair includes sheet metal work, welding, fabric work, computation of weight and balance data, rigging of flight and engine controls, maintenance on engines, flight controls, hydraulic, electrical systems, landing gear, wing flaps, instruments, propellers and propeller control systems, cabin heat and ventilation systems, pilot static systems, carburetor and fuel injection systems; and magnetic compass calibration. Maintains aircraft and engine log books in accordance with FAA directives, entering and certifying as airworthy all inspections and maintenance performed on aircraft and engines. Schedules 50 hour, 100 hour inspections on Aero Club Aircraft; using experience and judgement regarding repair or replacement of worn or broken parts in all systems of airframe components. Assists authorized aircraft inspectors in performance of annual aircraft inspections. Maintains daily maintenance logs of all Aero Club aircraft. Checks aircraft discrepancy forms daily, using own judgement and initiative to schedule required maintenance or other corrective action. Evaluates all discrepancies to determine whether safety of flight is involved. Maintains records of parts used and labor hours expended by date and aircraft number. Maintains cleanliness of maintenance shop and hangar maintenance area; including shop equipment, storage areas, and radio battery shops. Maintains bench stock levels of expendable items including oil, lubricants, vents, paints, nuts, bolts, and miscellaneous hardware. Maintains liaison with FAA maintenance inspectors at the General Aviation District Office. Maintains liaison with Cannon AFB maintenance organizations that provide maintenance assistance and support to the Aero Club. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12336208

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/07/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Position requires a current FAA Airframe and Power lant Mechanic Certificate. Must be capable of using all types of hand and special tools, measuring instruments, hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic test equipment. Must be capable of performing strenuous activity over extended periods of time and working under pressure to accomplish maintenance repair of aircraft to ensure minimum of down time. Must be able t lift, carry and pull 50 pounds. Must have a valid motor vehicle operators license. This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

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 Cannon Community Services Flight 27 SOFSS/FSMH, 110 E. Alison Ave, Room 2038 Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5322 US
• Name: Cannon NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]