Aircraft Mechanic

Performs inspections functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic phase hourly preflight postflight calendar thru-flight and special inspections such as fuel contamination emergency equipment and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic electrical pressurization lubrication de-icing vacuum induction and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as external tanks tow reels hoists and pylons.

Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft utilizing various gauges meters measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces engines constant speed drive engine mounted gear boxes wing fuel tanks or cells landing gear mechanisms wheels brakes and tires. Services oil fluid fuel hydraulic and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets hydraulic reels and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows taxies parks and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.

May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment including inspection repair modification and corrosion prevention. Inventories controls stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned equipment.

Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records complete maintenance data collection man-hour accounting and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties.

Instructs directs and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.

Complies with safety fire security and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored protected maintained and secured.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/ rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operator maintenance of facilities and equipment or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position the minimum military grade is Airman First Class (A1C/E-3) and the maximum military grade is Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Desirables: Relevant Experience and a Letter of Recommendation.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE is described as experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts accessories and components and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

WG-08 - At least 12 months of experience or training in the use of common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing and installing aircraft parts components and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts subassemblies and components e.g. such as jacking and leveling aircraft installing and adjusting engines landing gear assemblies instrument panels and flight control systems.

WG-10 - At least 18 months of experience or training installing adjusting aligning troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines transmissions gearboxes hydraulic components and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:

- Knowledge of the makeup operation and installation of a variety of systems assemblies and surfaces is required.

- Knowledge to determine when new surfaces assemblies and systems should be installed or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.

- Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required.

- Skill in the removal replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies and surfaces or any of their components and parts.

- Skill in connecting meshing and adjusting surfaces assemblies and systems with one another.

- Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment technical data schematics wiring diagrams mathematical formulas common hand tools jigs templates and various gauges.