Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic
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Job Location:
Eastover, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 37
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Position for an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC Position Description Number D1736P01 and is a part of the 169 AMXS South Carolina Air National Guard.
This position is located in an Air National Guard Aviation Wing Aircraft Maintenance Group Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Weapons Element (Flight Line). This PD is applicable for the F-15 F-16 F-22 F-35 and A-10 aircraft only. The primary purpose of the position is to troubleshoot repair install modify test and adjust aircraft ordnance systems equipment and components. On and/or off-equipment inspection modification overhaul troubleshooting and repair capability of weapons release and gun systems; verifies and analyzes malfunctions troubleshoots tests inspects and loads/unloads conventional munitions; installs/removes weapons delivery equipment launchers and gun systems.
- Knowledge and appropriate training in functions of inspection maintenance installation modification and repair of air munitions launch release suspension systems R/F electronic countermeasures system and aircraft gun systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skill in troubleshooting procedures diagnosing problems and determining corrective action in the aircraft ordnance electronic systems.- Knowledge and skill to troubleshoot repair modify or remove equipment and components such as gun systems bomb racks pylons and the Ammunition Loading Systems (UALS/ALS).
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and trace schematic logic and wiring diagrams and use a wide variety of test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Ability to perform algebraic and trigonometric formulas to solve work related problems.
-Operational knowledge and skill in the operation interrelationship and interdependent aspects of each ordnance system within the total complex aircraft electronic system(s) within fighter aircraft. Has extensive knowledge of each systems prerequisites sequential events and logic flow and signal input/output requirements for successful target acquisition lock-on launch and delivery of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
- Knowledge of the principals of digital and analog circuits synchro-electro-mechanical devices solid-state devices theory digital techniques /servo operation and circuit theory.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skill to exercise judgment and to apply electronic theories and practices to identify isolate and repair malfunctions in individual subsystems of complex electronic systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and optical principals.
- Skill in operating assigned computer systems to document job data and to operate and run test equipment.
- Skilled in high reliability soldering techniques and electrostatic discharge protective techniques is required.
- Knowledge of the Technical Order Distribution System and other technical publications and directives relating to work requirements.
Conditions of employment
- 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 probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- 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 year of appointment.
Qualifications
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO AREAS OF CONSIDERATION (AOC) 2 ONLY.
AOC DEFINITIONS:
Area 1: Current permanent employees of the South Carolina Air National Guard. (Note-Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and will not qualify for this AOC)
Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Air National Guard.
Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Air National Guard.
Min/Max Military Grades: E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5
MINIMUM 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: To be rated qualified for this position your resume must show definitively at least 18months experience in the following- 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 remedy where complex relationships exist. Experience in hand tools and a limited number of measuring equipment. Experience in the use of a variety of test equipment. Experience in interpreting technical directions blueprints sketches wiring diagrams and manufacturers specifications.
Additional information
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 ( you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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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
