You will serve as an AIRCRAFT EXAMINER(PROGRESSMAN) in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCTION LINES DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will perform examination/evaluation and repair of aircraft integrated systems and major subsystems, subassemblies and structural components. You will review aircraft logbooks, customer requests, flight crew discrepancies, mandatory removal requirements and special configuration records. You will determine the depth, breadth of rework/repair/processing by authorizing repairs. You will inspect, test, diagnose, trouble shoot and repair assigned aircraft performed individually or by other shop personnel. You will provide technical advice and recommendations to customers regarding examination and evaluation results. You will ensure the product meets technical specifications.

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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You may be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• 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 PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES. I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including: 1) Plans the use of resources to meet the requirements of special projects, increases/decreases in schedules and other unexpected work; 2) Sets priorities commensurate with the complexity of the work without losing sight of the regularly scheduled work; 3) Pre-positions the workload and the materials required to accomplish assigned tasks; 4) Reviews new work along with work in process to determine resource requirements; 5) Communicates with the manager verbally or in writing on the status of work, availability of manpower, material or equipment, the workload assigned and the need for overtime or extra labor hours, extra personnel or place excess personnel; 6) Coordinates the work of supporting shops to ensure that outside resources are available and timely; 7) Adjust schedules, revise labor estimates, or adjust other resources to attain desired production levels. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks on my own initiative including: 1) Plans the use of resources to meet the requirements of special projects, increases/decreases in schedules and other unexpected work; 2) Sets priorities commensurate with the complexity of the work without losing sight of the regularly scheduled work; 3) Pre-positions the workload and the materials required to accomplish assigned tasks; 4) Reviews new work along with work in process to determine resource requirements; 5) Communicates with the manager verbally or in writing on the status of work, availability of manpower, material or equipment, the workload assigned and the need for overtime or extra labor hours, extra personnel or place excess personnel; 6) Will coordinate the work of supporting shops to ensure that outside resources are available and timely; 7) Will adjust schedules, revise labor estimates, or adjust other resources to attain desired production levels. I work on my own initiative under general observation or supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common tasks under general observation or supervision including: 1) Can plan the use of resources to meet the requirements of special projects, increases/decreases in schedules and other unexpected work; 2) Sets priorities commensurate with the complexity of the work without losing sight of the regularly scheduled work; 3) Pre-positions the workload and the materials required to accomplish assigned tasks; 4) Reviews new work along with work in process to determine resource requirements; 5) Communicates verbally or in writing on the status of work, availability of manpower, material or equipment, the workload assigned and the need for overtime or extra labor hours, extra personnel or place excess personnel; 6) Can coordinates the work of supporting shops to ensure that outside resources are available and timely; 7) Can adjust schedules, revise labor estimates, or adjust other resources to attain desired production levels. I work under the supervision of a higher level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. I have the ability to perform simple tasks or I have received training on this type of work. I do not have on-the-job training or the abilities described above. 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]