You will serve as a Aircraft Mechanic in the Norfolk Production Branch in the FRCMA A/C Department of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA.

Duties

You will interpret guidance (e.g., blueprints, job orders, specifications, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to perform troubleshooting, repair, or installation on aircraft systems You will inspect and evaluate the overall performance of an aircraft to determine if it meets specifications or qualitative standards You will analyze malfunctions, isolate units, and determine what adjustments, repairs, or replacements are required for flight correctness You will connect related systems (e.g., hydraulic systems, cable systems) to newly installed or repaired units

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• 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: I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Interpreting written and oral instructions from supervisor in order to plan work and complete assignments with little or no guidance or review; 2) Visually checking aircraft components to locate worn, dirty or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; 3) Installing, adjusting, aligning, and troubleshooting major aircraft systems and components to determine level of rework/repair required; 4) Completing check out procedures to ensure proper orientation; and 5) Performing final functional and operational tests to ensure aircraft flight readiness. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA Oceana Base Norfolk, VA 23501 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]