Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader
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Belle Chasse, LA - USA
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Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing Maintenance Group Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Element (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House).
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment. Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions troubleshooting and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.
(2) Monitors work of assigned personnel set the work pace convey work assignments and ensure that materials tools equipment and stock are available. Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work.
(3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities. Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisors instructions appropriate technical orders etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures policies written instructions and other directives. Ensures that all safety housekeeping security and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line.
(4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations status and progress of work causes for delays problems encountered and individual performance (e.g. additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). As requested by the supervisor provides functional planning for the inspection docks. On a daily basis recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.
(5) Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts.
(6) Performs other as duties as assigned.
1) National Guard Membership is required.
2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: ENLISTED
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details contact the LANG State Incentive Manager at (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). ***
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
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.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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 possess at least Eighteen (18) months of 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: experience demonstrating the ability to plan organize and lead the work of others in fields directly related to the repair function of this occupational series; must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment; the ability to guide others in work related directly to this occupational series.
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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 ( of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates 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.
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