Aircraft Mechanic (Kc-135)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to inspect repair modify and service aircraft systems components and assemblies both on- and off-aircraft.

• 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
• Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft utilizing various gauges meters measuring devices and other related test equipment
• May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment including inspection repair modification and corrosion prevention
• Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records complete maintenance data collection man-hour accounting and other forms as required
• Instructs directs and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members
• Complies with safety fire security and housekeeping regulations
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time.
• Must be in grade of (E-6 - E-7)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL SPECIALIZED experiences and OTHER requirements you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

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 18 months of experience In addition to journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 or WU-10 grade level positions at this grade level may include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Other positions may include responsibility for performing coordinating and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers. Some positions may include coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft. Other positions may include serving as the technical authority to advise on examine and approve all airframe mechanical electrical and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires moderate physical exertion when climbing stooping standing bending stretching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routinely required to objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally may lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors in inclement weather on icy wet hot and slippery ramps; aircraft surfaces work stands and ladders; and in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes dust dirt grease lubricants points solvents high pressure air and fluids; fast actuating aircraft surfaces such as speed brakes flaps and landing gear; engine noise heat blast and intake suction; rotating propellers; explosive munitions; electrical voltage; cartridge actuating devices; liquid oxygen; fire or explosion of aircraft fuels etc. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts burns shock strains and broken bones.

MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION: Prior to placement in this position the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U S C 709.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted i.e. a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.

b. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.

c. In addition to your application documents of last performance appraisal past civilian performance letter of recommendations and or military performance may be submitted.

d. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into such as but not limited to military bearing leadership or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social).

f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications suitability and available manpower resources.

g. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

h. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individuals employment experience will be used only to determine the persons qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge skills and abilities. Although an individuals personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

j. Candidates above the grade of E-7 must include in their application the willingness to take a voluntary downgrade in order to be considered.

k. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.