Aircraft Mechanic

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC WGthis position is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to inspect repair modify and service aircraft systems components and assemblies both on- and off-aircraft. Positions available in both Inspection and Repair & Reclamation shops.

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

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

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

(7) 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.

(8) Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the positions official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this 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.
• Must be able 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; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank A1C/E-3 to Maximum Rank SSgt/E-5
• Compatible Military AFSC Requirement: 2A3X3
• This is not a cross training opportunity.
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate Data Brief vMPF rip and/or DD214.

Qualifications

Areas of Consideration:
Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work involves the maintenance troubleshooting repair overhaul and modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems airframes components and assemblies where the work requires substantive knowledge of the airframe and aircraft mechanical pneudraulic and/or electrical systems and their interrelationships. Some work situations within this series may require varying levels of electronics knowledge. 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.

WG-10 - Must have 18 months 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.