You will serve as an Aircraft Mechanic Leader in the F/A-18 MRO Production Department of Fleet Readiness Center West located at Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA

Duties

You will perform visual, dimensional, and operational inspections at designated stages of aircraft repairs done by others on hydraulic, mechanical, and related structural and electrical systems. You will inspect, overhaul, and repair aircraft systems that contain interrelated components and parts. You will investigate, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex aircraft system/equipment issues. You will train junior artisans on proper aircraft mechanic trade techniques and work methods. You will pass on instructions from a supervisor to other workers and set the pace for the project. You will be assigned collateral duties supporting and maintaining shop functions. You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 must take and pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• You may be required to participate in a medical surveillance for noise and sight.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.
• You may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis including overtime.
• You may 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.
• This position requires lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE A. I have the ability to lead/supervise others who perform the full range of I have the ability to lead/supervise others who perform the full range of Aircraft Mechanic tasks including: 1) Performing maintenance and repair on fixed and or rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies. 2) Ability to perform functional and operational test on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components. 3) Can troubleshoot aircraft systems sufficient to determine if functioning properly or requires adjustments. 4) Knowledge and skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment. 5) Can read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams. 6) Experience as a work leader or supervisor sufficient to set the pace of production efforts, answer questions, and demonstrate proper work methods. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. 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]