AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 39
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Mechanic Position Description Number NGD1525000and is part of the 114 AMX SQ. This is a Title 32 Dual-Status position.
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
- Current members of the South Dakota Air National Guard or those eligible to become a member.
As an Aircraft Mechanic WGyou will:
This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing. Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex high performance military aircraft ranging from multi-purpose heavy multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers. Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircrafts level of Mission Capability (MC) then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC). All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force. This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world.
Conditions of employment
- 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.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants up to SSgt may rank dependent on rank availability within section. Selected individual must be in the following AFSC upon date of hire: 2A3X3. Aptitude scores can be checked on the vMPF or at the Customer Service in the Force Support Squadron and physical profile in the medical squadron. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full-time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 18 months experience in the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) listed below. 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.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience education or training.
- Skill to coordinate direct and complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft.
- Knowledge of technical theory of operations of aircraft systems to accurately troubleshoot malfunctions and perform required repairs through the use of technical orders manuals and instructions.
- Skill to document aircraft forms and Maintenance Information System in a timely and accurate manner.
- Skill to develop plan and conduct training of duties and responsibilities to assigned trainees and less experienced coworkers.
Education
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BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts Health Insurance Annual Leave Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race color religion sex (sexual harassment) national origin age disability (including pregnancy) marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination.
MILITARY INCENTIVES:
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination of these military incentives. It is the applicants responsibility to contact the South Dakota Air National Guard Education Services Office for more information regarding military enlistment retention and student loan repayment incentives.
RECRUITMENT or RELOCATION INCENTIVE:
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered dependent on budget.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Aircraft Parts
- Aircraft Systems
- Avaition
- Airframe
- Functional Components
- Service Aircraft
- Safety Management
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft Structures
- technical manuals
- Torque Wrenches
- fuel systems
