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Aircraft Overhaul Leader


Job Location:

Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 71042 - 71042
Posted: 21 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil addition ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) work leader and aircraft
Dedicated Crew Chief over a crew of three or more workers/ this capacity the work leader/crew chief coordinates and oversees all maintenance/scheduled inspections performed on his/her assigned aircraft.

  • Serve as a Work Leader/Dedicated Crew Chief of assigned aircraft responsible for effectively coordinating and/or overseeing maintenance troubleshooting positioning appearance and servicing of the aircraft.
  • Check all functional and support systems assess pilot comments operate the engine(s) and may operate aircraft systems.
  • Lead and direct crew members to set the pace check work while in progress as well as when completed to insure that predetermined standards of quality work procedures and sequences established by the supervisor have all been met by personnel.
  • Implement and follow federal state and local requirements when storing using handling labeling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.
  • Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to aircraft workers with less training and others in related trades on aircraft maintenance practices technical aspects of new/modified systems and components and safety procedures.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service see
  • Travel and relocation expenses will be paid
  • If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a secret security clearance
  • May be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station
  • May be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs uncommon tours of duty
  • May require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
  • Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • 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
Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) 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.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Ability to lead as an AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL LEADER with little to no supervision. (Screen Out Element)

2. Knowledge of safety regulations practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge of various trades and craft specialties of aircraft maintenance to evaluate/inspect workmanship and the theory operation and integration of all mechanical pneudraulic electrical electronic and other aircraft operating systems and of of supply procedures applicable publications tools equipment and material accounting security and documentation procedures.

4. Knowledge of the startup operation shutdown and emergency procedures for the systems and the aircraft;
symptoms of normal and abnormal operation; and the inter-relationships between operating systems and of of associated trades such as sheet metal painting aircraft electrical electronics and aircraft engine work.

5. Skill to check all functional and support systems operate engine(s) determine what systems are malfunctioning;
and search repair directives technical orders blueprints schematics and diagrams specifications and manuals to
determine repairs needed and in the use of all tools of the trade test equipment test stands power sources aircraft instruments gauges and controls and the the operation of diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment/systems to identify proper and improper operation of aircraft systems components and parts.

6. Ability to analyze guidelines and/or maintenance modification orders to determine material equipment and
personnel needs and to perform technical reviews of guides to locate discrepancies or propose improvements to
methods or specifications. To plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION:

1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air
Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit
training assemblies. The incumbents regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however the incumbent may
also be assigned non-ART duties generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

2. This position has been designatedby the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.

3. Performs other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy lifting (80 lbs and over). Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over). Reaching above the shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of standing are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of repeated bending are approximately 4 hours/week. Climbing use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicles. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted). If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Work is performed in hangar areas outdoors in aircraft and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat cold humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to bodily fluids dirt grease and aircraft fluids (oil hydraulic fuel sealants solvents and hazardous fluids and gases). Potentially exposed to Hydrazine Halon and/or composites and Low Observable (LO). Subject to cuts bruises muscle strain and injury from falls off scaffolds ladders and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others. Working alone.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information


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
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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.

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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