This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a military technican with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Lewis West located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This position may offer a $10,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section).

Duties

Perform full range of testing procedures on complex avionic systems Use a variety of complex test equipment Maintain electrical power control systems Document maintenance actions Research technical aids

Requirements

• This position requires an annual physical examination.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. Who May Apply: US Citizens Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: conduct inspections of electrical equipment, use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction, and complete repairs of electrical equipment using hand and power tools. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical effort: Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or endure recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching. Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside shops, aircraft, or outside in good weather conditions. Exposed to potentially high voltage, aircraft rotors, RF and IR radiation and high intensity noises. Fumes, solvents, dirt, dust, grease, and oil are normally present. Danger of the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, falls, and eye or skin irritations is possible.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-W6TUAA FTS, 11TH AVN CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk