Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Leader (T32, Merit)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER (T32 MERIT) WL 2610 13
1. Leads a team (minimum of three mechanics) and works beside others performing Electronic Integrated Systems maintenance duties. Performs in-process inspections within the shop and on site of repair diagnostics modification overhaul and/or rebuild of integrated electronic systems and related support equipment. Performs personnel training evaluations and spot checks work. Determines whether quality standards are met by detailed inspection of electronic electrical mechanical and operational inspections methods. Investigates causes of critical or major defects and assures corrective actions are taken. Assures that all test and measuring equipment used in the integrated maintenance process is properly calibrated and meets required configuration. Inspects systems to determine if necessary modifications have been accomplished. Advises Aerospace Engineering personnel on the operation and maintenance effects of proposed Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) modifications on new or existing equipment. Makes recommendations to depot engineering on TCTO changes. Performs final inspection of work upon completion. The Working Leader is Red X qualified. Interacts directly with aircrews for mission/sortie debrief and enhanced system troubleshooting. Responsible for final classification and acceptance of all equipment/material inspected. Inspections include visual dimensional electrical or electronic characteristics for conformance to appearance or tolerance requirements and a function/operation test. Assures that all required modification work orders have been applied and necessary records updated. (70%)

2. Directs on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on automatic flight control systems instrument systems inertial and radar navigation systems. Provides task oversight for employees in the accomplishment of work by the Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic WG 2610-13 trades and labor craftsmen. Receives general instructions and guidance from senior supervisor and ensures that the instructions are carried out precisely by the work team in order to accomplish goals and objectives. Ensures that needed tech data schematics plans blueprints material and test equipment is available prior to work initiation. Identifies and balances the workload. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work. Assures that the supervisors instructions on work priorities deadlines and quality requirements are met. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problems solving methods and techniques. Trains and arranges for training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish work. Monitors and reports on the status of work in progress and upon completion as required to assure the supervisors instructions on priorities methods and quality have been met. Maintains the inspection program for area of responsibility and administrative reference materials including relevant documents policies procedures and written instructions from supervision is available to the team. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments. Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor for the purpose of obtaining resources and securing needed information or decisions from the supervisor on major work problems and issues. Approves emergency leave up to one day. Investigates causes of critical or major defects and assures corrective action is taken. May stop production to correct discrepancies or unsafe practices. (30%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
• Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• 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 of the position.
• 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
• Mandatory Military education requirements: Completion of an Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School and awarded a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC along with the successful completion of at least one military professional education course program

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified.

MILITARY GRADES: TSgt to MSgt
Your rank must be included in your application.
Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
WL - Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other NG employees engaged in installing modifying overhauling maintaining troubleshooting repairing aligning calibrating and rebuilding multi-system avionics complexes. Lead inspection installation maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. Ability to train mentor and solve problems. Able to conduct training presentations and briefings. Ability to assign work and monitor progress.

Specialized Experience:
WG-13 and above - Experience or training demonstrating the ability to repair overhaul rebuild align and adjust complete multi-systems such as the electronics package in a highly automated aircraft where target acquisition and tracking weapons control aircraft attitude control navigation and other complex functions are performed by numerous systems which are extensively interconnected with data feedback loops. Applies comprehensive knowledge of all major units of the complete multisystem i.e. how they function independently how they are interfaced in the integrated subsystems and how the subsystems interact to achieve operating specifications. Able to determine proper sequence of operations and start point in sequential operations in order to pinpoint areas of malfunction. Extensive practical knowledge of the theories and practices of electromagnetic propagation electronic circuits computer theory hydraulic or pneumatic control and power systems and many other areas covering a wide range of system applications. Broad knowledge of the interactions among a number of closely integrated complex systems. Knowledge of mathematics including trigonometry to calculate power relation ships signal phasing etc. Ability to interpret drawings for multisystem complexes such as the complete electronics package for an aircraft including numerous interconnections of signal paths both between and within individual subsystems of the multisystem complex. Ability to isolate malfunctions of complete multiple integrated systems consisting of closely interrelated fire control bombing-navigation flight control countermeasures or similar systems and to determine the methods of repair where extremely complex relationships exist among numerous interconnected units and control circuits not only within the individual control systems but between them as well requiring complete knowledge of all electronic mechanical and or optical systems and units. Performs on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on automatic flight control systems instrument systems inertial and radar navigation systems.

WL (All Grade Levels) - In addition to the craftsman level knowledge experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of and skill in this series sufficient to organize and direct the work of others. Experience which demonstrates an applicants ability to provide guidance to others in analyzing the malfunctions encountered devise repair procedures and perform the repairs or if extensive repairs are needed provide instructions to employees. Experience which demonstrates an applicants ability to instruct others in studying technical data and equipment specifications to determine the impact that equipment modifications or substitutions will have upon total system operation and on the various maintenance and alignment procedures.

Experience requirements: Resume must have complete dates work schedule and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description