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 exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work within the Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight. To perform the duties of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Senior Parachute Rigger.

Duties

- Performs work planning responsibilities. Performs work direction responsibilities. - Performs administration responsibilities. Performs FAA mandated inspection and recertification of non-standard parachute systems. - Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Performs the complete overhaul, repair, and calibration on unit specific automatic parachute activation devices. - Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. - Performs fabrication, inspections, alterations, and repair work on non-standard parachute systems, assemblies, related subcomponents, as well as protective clothing, upholstery, and aerospace related components.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
• Overtime may be required.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
• May have additional duties assigned, such as Malfunction Officer, or other mission relevant activities.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Requires current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Senior or Master Parachute Riggers license. Must show documentation of currency as defined in Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 65.129.
• Requires current experience with civilian parachute systems.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3100 Fabric and Leather Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a FABRIC WORKER (PARACHUTE PACKER) SUPERVISOR without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to critically examine completed or in-process inspection items for deficiencies or technical order discrepancies and convey such information to original technician and supervision. Ability to correctly identify, record, and transfer critical inspection data from equipment to paper and/or electronic records keeping systems. 2. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test equipment common to trades supervised. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications. 3. Knowledge of a variety of common as well as experimental and newly developed fibers, blends, fabrics, including their finishes, and performance and handling characteristics such as dimensional stability, abrasion, and tensile resistance, and heat sensitivity. Skill in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, technical data, and complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of specific systems/equipment currently in use for modern non-standard parachute systems. Skill in inspecting, repairing and/or modifying parachute assemblies (i.e. harnesses, containers, and canopies) on a variety of non-standard parachute systems. Ability to pack non-standard ram-air type parachutes. 5. Skill in inspecting, testing, repairing, and calibrating automatic activation devices. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair precise pneumatic/mechanical devices. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications associated with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic theory, vacuum pumps, and barometric test chambers. 6. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to speak in front of an audience, follow established lesson plan and properly utilize instructional material/aids, answer questions, and speak to applicable equipment and procedures. 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]