Job opening: AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC
Salary: $30 - 35 per hour
Published at: Dec 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to repair, test, and troubleshoot aircraft propeller assemblies, hub and blade, valve housing, and pump housing assemblies (internal oil control), and Swashplates; and perform duties associated with the WR-ALC Maintenance Inspector (MI) program.
Duties
1. Performs careful visual inspections of parts and marks them for serial number and/or position. Performs local rework of items to ensure serviceability. Performs dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments.
2. Performs duties associated with Maintenance Inspector (MI) requirements on the assembly and test of aircraft propellers and propeller sub-assemblies.
3. Receives, uncrates and disassembles propellers, propeller controls, swashplates, and related sub-assemblies.
4. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
5. Maintains and uses all tools and shop equipment in the performance of required tasks and duties.
6. Maintains Time and Attendance (TAA) procedures in accordance with the Depot Maintenance Accounting and Production System (DMAPS) guidelines.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- 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
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-8800 Aircraft Overhaul 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
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.
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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