Aircraft Mechanic Leader
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Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER WLis to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensure that subordinates complete assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.
- Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers.
- Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led.
- Inspect the work performed by various specialists ensuring conformance with applicable operational specifications and correction of discrepancies or problems.
- Coordinate and/or perform ground functional test (engine run-up) and troubleshooting work.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- May be required to work overtime sometimes on short notice and in emergency situations.
- May be required to work rotating shifts.
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
- May be required to travel TDY which could be for an extended period (over 30 days)
- PHYSICAL: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprint reading)
- Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Trouble Shooting
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Must stand stoop bend reach climb and crawl. Frequently handles items weighting up to 20 pounds without assistance and occasionally lifts and caries items weighting up to 50 pounds with human or mechanical assistance such as hoists hand trucks or lifts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive cold. Excessive noise intermittent. Solvents (degreasing agents). Grease and oils. Electrical energy. Slippery or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Working on ladders or scaffolding. Working closely with others. Additional environmental factors include wearing of protective equipment (liquid oxygen servicing apron gloves and face shield) and shift work.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Minuteman III ICBM and performs depot maintenance of the F-16 A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year-round activities including skiing hiking boating extreme sports fishing and hunting with four distinct seasons low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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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