Job opening: AIRCRAFT WORKER
Salary: $58 645 - 68 412 per year
Published at: Oct 31 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform launch, recover duties on T-1, T-6, aircraft. Perform aircraft worker duties such as removing, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, adjusting, and installing components and parts, and to assist higher-grade aircraft mechanics in more complex tasks.
Duties
Performs Launch and Recover functions. Establishes and maintains good working relationships
Removes and Installs major components of aircraft structure or systems and performs repairs of limited complexity to control surfaces, fairings, access panels, doors, hatches, landing gear assemblies, engines, activator units, tubing, electrical wiring, and control cables
Performs flightline and ground handling operations
Utilizes safety practices and procedures and controls tools. Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Have, obtain, or maintain a valid driver's license
- Must pass flightline vehicle operations test
- Must pass aircraft towing and marshalling procedures tests
- Performs Foreign Object (FO) inspections and FO walks in accordance with established regulations and procedures
- May be required to obtain and maintain aircraft engine run-up certification
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, emergency call back, weekends, holidays, overtime, etc.
- May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by military or commercial aircraft, or any other designated means.
- May be required to participate in contingency situations real world or exercise, as directed
- Cannot be color blind to colors used for runway operations (red, green, and white)
- Performs all other related duties as directed.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8852 Aircraft Worker position. 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 Aircraft Worker without more than normal 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:
Knowledge and assigned powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment and the skill and ability to properly and safely service aircraft. Knowledge of and ability to correctly configure aircraft prior to launch and upon recover of aircraft. Skill and ability to provide proper assistance to aircrews. Knowledge of and the ability to accomplish established Joint Oil Analysis Program procedures. One (1) year in at least three (3) years performing as an aircraft attendant or aircraft worker on T-1, T-6 aircraft highly desirable.
Knowledge of the T-1, T-6 aircraft makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces. Skill in selecting and using hand and power tools, measuring instruments, specialized tools, and test equipment. Ability to remove and install a variety of aircraft parts, accessories, components in proper sequence. Knowledge of aircraft functional test procedures including engine run-up test and monitoring. Knowledge of supply procedures, the publication order system, and documentation procedures.
Aircraft ground handling knowledge to include proper-tower radio operations and procedures; towing characteristics of assigned aircraft including landing gear, safety pins, wing locks, braking systems, and tying down and grounding methods; procedures for safely refueling and de-fueling aircraft and the ability to safely re-fuel and de-fuel aircraft.
Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, tech orders and other guidelines. Knowledge of tool, equipment, materials accounting, and security procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, make legible entries on maintenance related documents, use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions, and effectively communicate orally and legibly in writing.
Ability to maintain and perform in a fast-paced high tempo environment under noisy and sometimes very warm conditions and to work and interact with others in a business-like manner.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy lifting (40 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs). Hours of straight pulling are 1 hr/day. Hours of pulling hand over hand are 1 hr per day. One hour of pushing per day. Reaching above shoulder. Use of of fingers. Bothe hands required. Five hours walking per day. Five hours standing per day. Three hours crawling per day. Three hours kneeling per day. Three hours repeated bending per day. Three hours of climbing, leg only, per day. Climbing, use of arms and legs. Both legs required. Operation of truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable to 13 inches to 26 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Specific vision requirement: Cannot be color blind to colors used for runway operations (R, W, d0. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of colors. Hearing aid permitted. Annual hearing test. If it cannot be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors, in/on parked aircraft, in hanger areas, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Hydrazine and Halon. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Works closely with others and alone.
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Non-AFSOC Hurlburt Field
212 Lukasik Avenue, Suite 217
Hurlburt Field, FL 32544
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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