AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)
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Sioux Falls, SD - USA
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Job Summary
This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC Position Description Number NGD1736P01 and is part of 114 AMX SQ. This is a Permanent Title 32 Dual-Status position.
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
- All members of the South Dakota Air National Guard and those eligible to join.
As an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC WGyou will:
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.
- National Guard Membership is required.
- 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.
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.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Enlisted up to MSgt are eligible to apply. Selected individual must be assigned to a compatible military position in the following AFSC upon date of hire: AFSC 2W1X1 which requires an aptitude of M60 or E45 and a physical profile of 333131K. Aptitude scores can be checked on the vMPF or at the Customer Service in the Force Support Squadron and physical profile in the medical squadron. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.
GENERAL 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: Must have at least 18 months experience in the KSAs listed below. 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.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience education or training.
- Knowledge to troubleshoot repair modify remove or install weapons equipment.
- Skill in completing the modification repair and installation of ordnance systems.
- Skill in the use of special hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
- Skill in operating assigned computer systems to document job data and to operate and run test equipment.
BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts Health Insurance Annual Leave Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site
MILITARY INCENTIVES:
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination of these military incentives. It is the applicants responsibility to contact the South Dakota Army National Guard Education Services Office for more information regarding military enlistment retention and student loan repayment incentives.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race color religion sex (includes gender or sexual harassment) sexual orientation national origin age disability (including pregnancy) marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination.
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 ( 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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