Job opening: AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN
Salary: $36 - 42 per hour
Published at: Apr 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN in the INDUSTRIAL EXECUTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCTION TRADES DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
Duties
You will maintain, operate, and perform analysis of multiple types of electrical systems to determine extent of repair as required.
You will perform disassemble operations prior to aircraft overhaul such as removal of control panels, computers, power supplies, relay racks, aircraft covers, sensors, radios, electrical connectors, removal of circuit breaker panels, etc.
You will ensure the cockpit is safe for electrical power and then apply electrical power as required.
You will test and adjust various types of relays, solenoids, failure detection transmitters, electromechanical actuators, resolver, switches, and servo valves in complex electrical systems.
You will repair electrical circuits and perform circuit checks for continuity of wires, open or short circuits, resistance valves, capacitance valves, current and voltage readings.
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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- You must obtain and maintain 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, and includes the following: 1) Making independent decisions regarding troubleshooting techniques, modification and repair procedures to include maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment, and accessories; 2) Determining the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircrafts 3) Checking out the complete aircraft wiring system and connection to ensure setting calibrations, functional, and operational checks are within specifications; 4) Performing functional checks on existing and newly installed aircraft electrical systems, wiring/cables, and equipment to check continuity with standard and specialized tooling equipment; 5) Providing assistance to other employees in verifying aircraft electrical work and ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures; and 6) Using blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical directives to assist engineering in developing modifications and changes on electrical systems.
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]
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