Aircraft Mechanic T32

This position is located at AASF#1 in Phoenix Arizona. The purpose of this position is to act as the Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Responsibilities include detailed technical oversight of individual aircrafts level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

• ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard in a military organization supported by the AASF#1.
• 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.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state drivers license.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within 12 months of appointment.

Military Grades: PFC/E-3 to SSG/E-6

Compatible Military Assignments: 15T

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

In addition to the journeyman level 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 reassembly of crash damaged engines transmissions gearboxes hydraulic components and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container. must possess at least 24 months 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.