Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic (Title 32)

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC Air National Guard.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a DC Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically qualify you for consideration. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement

The National Guards full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

Minimum Military Rank: E-3/A1C
Maximum Military Rank: E-5/SSgt

Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment.

This position is located in the Egress Systems Shop of the Aerospace Systems Section Field Maintenance Branch Aircraft Maintenance Division. The primary purpose of this position is to perform on and off equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems such as aircraft ejection seats extraction and escape systems egress components of jettison canopies explosive components of escape hatches and doors and egress trainers.

Duties:

• Troubleshoots installs removes repairs modifies adjusts inspects and tests such components as regulators flow indicators actuator motors thruster and positioning mechanisms seat actuators catapult guide rails ejection seats rocket packs and canopies
• Inspects pressurization system air pressure gauges for sufficient pressure and bottles and regulators for general condition and serviceability
• Performs installation modification and repair of aircraft egress systems.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI IC and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Minimum Rank: E-3
• Maximum Rank: E-5
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized
• Must hold the 2A6X3 AFSC skill set (Air only)

Qualifications

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized
Relocation Incentive: Incentive may be authorized
Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military rank and assignment in the District of Columbia Air National Guard. 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.


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Applicants who exceed the maximum military grade listed above must submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will not be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically disqualify you for consideration.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the applicants ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components. Ability to use sketches electrical diagrams technical specifications and engineering drawings. Experience which demonstrates skill in the use of test equipment to make electrical hydraulic and pneumatic checks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification repair and installation of ordnance systems. Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships exist. Experience in hand tools and the use of a variety of measuring and test equipment. Experience in interpreting technical directions blueprints sketches wiring diagrams and manufacturers specifications


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