Aircraft Engine Mechanic (C-17)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to certify acceptable performance test repair trouble-shoot operationally check and modify aircraft turbine and auxiliary power units and associated propulsion system components.

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning engines and interrelated propulsion system components determines degree of disassembly or certification required repairs or replaces defective components diagnostic computers and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoots modifies repairs and performs sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.
• Performs scheduled and special evaluations on installed engines auxiliary power units and associated airframe-mounted systems
• Performs command directed and locally established in-progress inspections (IPI) (certifying acceptable performance of all conventional or modified aircraft engines prior to their being installed in the aircraft or placed in inventory) of propulsion system components and associated equipment to determine adequacy of workmanship materials and maintenance.
• Requisitions processes and accounts for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.
• Provides technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers when propulsion systems affect or are affected by interrelated aircraft systems such as: electro-environmental pneudraulic fuel and avionics systems.
• Provides on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or newly assigned personnel regardless of grade.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI) Inspector General (IG) Inspections Unit Effectiveness Inspections and mobility and command support exercises and performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be in the grade of E5 and below.
• Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time.

Qualifications

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL SPECIALIZED experiences and OTHER requirements you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines engine assemblies and accessories in accordance with technical specifications procedures and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience or training performing standard routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines engine assemblies and accessories. Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul troubleshooting testing and repair of aircraft engines engine components and power trains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft. Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders inspection reports historical record and by own diagnosis.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The incumbent is required to stand stoop bend and reach. The incumbent frequently lifts equipment and components weighing up to 10 pounds and often lifts and carries assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds. Hoists hand trucks lifts and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items. Work assignments require the employee to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work assignments are performed indoors and outdoors in inclement weather; on icy wet and slippery ramps aircraft surfaces or work stands; and in extreme temperature and humidity. The incumbent is subject to dangers from toxic fumes dust dirt grease lubricants paints and solvents and is required to wear protective clothing when required. Dangers also involve high-pressure air and fluids and fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces such as landing gear speed brakes and flaps. Work assignments are subject to engine noise heat blast intake suction rotating propellers explosive munitions electrical voltage cartridge actuating devices liquid oxygen and flammable and/ or explosive aircraft fuels etc. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts burns electrical shock strains and bone fractures.

Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION: Prior to placement in this position the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U S C 709.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted i.e. a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.

b. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.

c. In addition to your application documents of last performance appraisal past civilian performance letter of recommendations and or military performance may be submitted.

d. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into such as but not limited to military bearing leadership or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social).

f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications suitability and available manpower resources.

g. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

h. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individuals employment experience will be used only to determine the persons qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge skills and abilities. Although an individuals personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

i. Qualified candidates in the second recruitment area will be referred if there are no qualified applicants in the first recruitment area.

j. Candidates above the grade of E5must include in their application the willingness to take a voluntary downgrade in order to be considered.

k. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.