You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will perform a variety of complex electrician duties on board various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft. components. You will make independent decisions and judgments regarding complex troubleshooting techniques, modification, and repair procedures. You will plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. You will be responsible for actively participating in command goals and programs such as but not limited to Quality, Safety, FOD, tool control, housekeeping, use of work order documents and technical directives and special skill certifications.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• The Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain soldering certification.
• The Incumbent may be required to handle EKMS gear, which will include completion of an EKMS PQS (Personnel Qualified Standard), and annual/bi-annual training.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

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 A) Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: Apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics, and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair, overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. B) Apply knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/ on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multi-meters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. C) Have the ability to perform common tasks including a variety of electrician duties on board various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft components; Perform electrician work involved in disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, testing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories such as automatic flight control, fire detection, instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Apply knowledge of AC and DC power; Apply knowledge in the use of blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical directives. 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]