This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position located in the Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Section/Laboratory of Aircraft Maintenance. The purpose of the position is to inspect components, parts, and materials to detect and interpret impending material failures, fatigue, stress, discontinuities, imperfections, corrosion, flaws, delaminations, disbonds, foreign objects, and other discrepancies in aircraft metallic and composite structures, aircraft engines, and/or other related aerospace equipment or components on assigned or transient aircraft and support equipment. Perform quality trend analysis of aircraft engine condition utilizing spectrometric oil analysis. In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. DUTIES: 1. Performs ultrasonic inspections/testing (UT) of critical aerospace components, subcomponents, support equipment, and other materials for which inspection procedures may or may not exist when acceptability standards are inadequate or not available. 2. Perform eddy current inspections/testing (ET) of critical aerospace components, subcomponents, support equipment, and other materials for which inspection procedures may or may not exist when acceptability standards are inadequate or not available. 3. Perform unshielded and shielded industrial radiographic (x-ray) inspections/testing (RT) to include computed radiography of critical aerospace components, subcomponents, support equipment, and other materials for which inspection procedures may or may not exist when acceptability standards are inadequate or not available. 4. : Performs stationary and portable fluorescent magnetic particle inspections/testing (MT) and fluorescent penetrant inspections/testing (PT) of critical aerospace components, subcomponents, support equipment, and other materials for which inspection procedures may or may not exist when acceptability standards are inadequate or not available. Performs trend analysis of aircraft oil wetted systems utilizing the Oil Analysis Program (OAP). 5. Prepares for, trains and participates in the training and certification of reservists, Reg AF, and DoD civilians performing nondestructive inspection/testing. Serves as NDI Technical Advisor, advising responsible shop supervisors, engineering, quality assurance and other related functions of defects found, the extent and effect of the quality and serviceability of products.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• This is a Obligated position
• This is a TERM NTE 30 SEP 2027
• Incentive for prior work experience to determine leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• AFSC: 2A7X2

Qualifications

OBLIGATED POSITION: This position is obligated to the former incumbent who has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3700 METAL PROCESSING 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 perform the work of an Nondestructive Testing with little or no 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. Ability to follow and communicate both oral and written instructions and to provide the guidance and/or supervision to trainees 2. Skill in the use of standard hand and power tools. 3. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic diagrams, blueprints and USAF Technical Order program and its procedures relating to the Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) trade. Ability to operate electronic devices, i.e., laptop, tablet, ipad. Ability to locate component/part deficiencies and recommend resolution. 4. Knowledge of and ability to use radiographic inspection systems, equipment or accessories to include radiation safety and to set up and standardize nondestructive testing equipment, performance checks, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document results. Knowledge of basic shop mathematics or handbook formulae to calculate basic values or specifications. 5. Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and technical orders. Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials inventory and control and the requirements and skill in the use of OAP. 6. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, relevant product manufacturing and inspection technology, nondestructive inspection techniques, scopes and limitations. Knowledge of industrial hygiene, upkeep, cleanliness and foreign object debris prevention sufficient to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position. 3. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. 4. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 5. May be required to instruct lower grade testers in inspection procedures. 6. May be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to meet workload demands. Incumbent will be required to work off-shifts, i.e. first, second, third shifts in support of 24/7 operations. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds). Light lifting (under 15 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds). Light carrying (under 15 pounds). Required to do straight pulling, pushing, walking, standing crawling, bending, kneeling, reaching above shoulders and climbing. Working in cramped and strained positions. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Hearing (without aid). All NDI personnel SHALL receive a near vision acuity test, either: Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) or 20/25 (Snellen) at 16'' (40.64 cm) ±1'' (2.54cm), annually while certified. The near vision test is required for only one eye either natural or corrected. When vision correction is necessary to pass the visual acuity exam, vision correction SHALL be worn during all inspections. All NDI personnel SHALL receive a color perception test prior to initial certification ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside. Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive heat. Excessive cold. Excessive humidity. Excessive dampness or chilling. Dry atmospheric conditions. Excessive noise, intermittent. Dust. Solvents. Solvents (degreasing agents). Grease and oils. Radiant energy. Electrical energy. Slippery or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Working around moving objects and vehicles. Working on ladders or scaffolding. Vibration. Working closely with others. Working alone. Working in confined spaces. 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.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Non-ART Locations 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]