Aircraft Electrician (Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Patrick AFB, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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 service. In 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. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) involved in the installing, troubleshooting, interrogating, programming/reprogramming, adjusting, testing, modifying, calibrating, and repairing of complex integrated aircraft electrical and environmental systems and equipment on board conventional/nuclear certified aircraft supported by the organization and to provide training to and evaluation of all assigned personnel, e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• AFSC/Rank: 2A6X6/MSGT
• 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 for WG-2800 - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 - Electrical Installation and Maintenance 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 the ability to do the work of an Aircraft Electrician (Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic) without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of assigned shop, trade, and housekeeping practices.
• Knowledge of the integration of electrical/environmental systems with hydraulic, fuel, electronic armament, instrument, weapon systems, mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials accounting and security.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic/electrical theories, principles, circuitry and practices of one or more complex integrated systems and their relationships. To include, recognizing types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors.
• Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
• Ability to apply technical practices in the performance of assigned work.
• Ability to lay-out connecting circuits and make connections in order to prevent equipment malfunction or circuit overload.
• Ability to use and interpret computer data, wiring diagrams, technical data, blueprints, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental principles in order to recognize types and functions of valves, ducting, heat exchangers, turbines, and pressurization system components.
• Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and technical orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in testing, troubleshooting techniques and procedures utilizing a variety of test devices.
• Ability to analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical/environmental systems and components on aircraft and workstations.
• Skill in removing, installing, relocating, and repositioning electrical, environmental, and electronic components to facilitate removal/installation of equipment.
• Skill in calibrating, adjusting, and repair of components such as amplifiers, proximity boxes, generators, voltage regulators, LRUs and support equipment.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance level designated for the position.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010.
• Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508).
• Drug testing is a condition of employment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Responsibilities

• Performs troubleshooting of complex integrated electrical/environmental systems of related on/off equipment for assigned and/or transient aircraft to include support equipment.
• Installs, inspects, modifies, repairs, services, replaces, adjusts and overhauls complex integrated electrical/ environmental systems, both on and off equipment, to include, but not limited to: oxygen, fire suppression, air conditioning, pressurization, ice/rain protection, bleed air systems, avionics cooling systems, cargo/mission handling, missile interface units/bomb doors, anti-skid systems, landing gear, ignition, stall warning, flight control, AC/DC power supply and distribution, Integrated Drive Generator, fuel and explosive systems.
• Performs final functional and operational tests of complex integrated electrical/ environmental systems, both on and off equipment.
• Prepares/executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military.
• Utilizes safety practices and tool control procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Documents/recommends methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting malfunctions, initiating product quality deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data, and assists in design changes as necessary.
• The incumbent's 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.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed