Job opening: AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Salary: $30 - 35 per hour
Published at: Nov 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to de-arm, download, inspect, troubleshoot, repair/replace, upload and install a variety of aircraft ordnance systems components to include egress and canopy jettison systems, aircraft bomb, rocket/cruise missile and special weapons launching and release devices, and emergency rescue systems on a wide variety of military aircraft.
Duties
De-arms and makes safe for maintenance aircraft egress and escape systems, aircraft ordnance, armament, and weapons systems components in preparation for aircraft storage.
Prepares aircraft egress and escape systems for flight.
Installs and removes explosive cartridges in aircraft fire extinguishers systems in preparation for aircraft flight.
Maintains tools and equipment in accordance with established directives and the Foreign Object Damage protection program.
Performs duties and assignments while remaining mindful of all safety requirements and incorporating the use of all mandatory personnel protective equipment.
Effectively completes tasks and work assignments on a timely basis and in accordance with Maintenance Training & Production Acceptance Certification (PAC) Program requirements for task completions.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- 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
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
- Incumbent must have completed aircrew egress systems apprentice course or have equivalent training/ experience IAW AFMC 21-108.
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-6600 Armament Work 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 Ability to do the work of the position 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 of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed either inside or outside, and subjects the employee to prevailing weather conditions, noise, slippery or uneven surfaces, and working in confined areas. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, grease, oil, dirt,
electrical shock, and possible injury when de-arming and arming the system.
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 AF Sustainment Center
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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