The Aircraft Mechanic serves as a journeyman fixed wing airplane mechanic responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, repairs, and/or alterations on Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) fixed wing single and light multi-engine piston powered airplane fleet in the aircraft maintenance shop at Aircraft and Equipment Operations (AEO), Mission, Texas.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs the duties of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) Mechanic. Tests, troubleshoots, removes, installs, aligns, and adjusts the oil, fuel, hydraulic, and electrical systems of aircraft. Inspects, installs, replaces, and repairs airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and other components as necessary. Performs all phases of aircraft structural repair and alteration, including sheet metal structure, wood structure, steel tubing structure, and composite structure. Conducts detailed 100-hour and annual inspections in accordance with manufacturer, FAA, and APHIS established requirements to determine aircraft condition and airworthiness. Troubleshoots, checks, and repairs aircraft systems and associated mechanisms through connecting, adjusting, and operating test equipment. Traces and corrects electrical problems in various aircraft systems. Must be familiar with Department of Transportation FAA publications (Code of Federal Regulations Part 14, Airworthiness Directives, Orders, Bulletins, Advisory Circulars, Forms, etc.) and be able to work within the confines and compliance of such oversight.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• PLEASE READ: Eligibility for this position requires that you have already attained an (FAA) certification for Airframe and Powerplant (Aviation Mechanic.) Additional details can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become
• Proof of (FAA) certification for Airframe and Powerplant (Aviation Mechanic) required with application. Applications without proof of certification will not be considered.
• The incumbent performs inspections, alterations, and/or repairs from work stands or ladders, and may be required to climb, stand, stoop, and stretch.
• The incumbent frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. Lifting devices are available for heavy objects.
• The incumbent must have sufficient vision, hearing, and dexterity to perform the tasks and functions of this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. This position has a selective factor, as a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have completed the required training and attained their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certificate. To qualify, you must show that you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience repairing and maintaining piston engines, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and 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 position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]