Aircraft Electrician Leader
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers in trades and/or labor work on a substantially full-time and continuing basis. The leader performs work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates complete assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards. The position leads a team of trades and/or labor workers and performs nonsupervisory work usually of the same kind and level as the crew members. Work includes troubleshooting, modifying, repairing, and testing complex aircraft electrical systems, components, and accessories with intricate wiring, using actual or ground power. Systems may include automatic flight control, armament, landing gear, antiskid, ignition, stall warning, power distribution, engine drive alternator, and fuel indicating systems. The Aircraft Electrician Leader sets up and operates computerized multiple-circuit analyzing equipment to run diagnostic programs in various test modes. Testing may cover aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling for an entire aircraft or individual systems such as radar, flight control, navigational computers, and radio flight control. The employee follows established safety practices and procedures and maintains a safe, clean work environment. The position works in hangars and on flight lines and may involve exposure to drafts, noise, temperature extremes, dust, dirt, grease, oil, fumes, solvents, aircraft fluids, and potential physical hazards associated with aircraft maintenance and engine run-ups.
Requirements
- Meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-2800 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family.
- Meet the screen-out element: ability to lead or supervise.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed for the work, including knowledge of electrical equipment; electrical and electronic theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices; technical practices; ability to use electrical drawings; ability to use and maintain hand tools; and troubleshooting.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Obtain and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position, if required.
- Be able to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and perform shift work and emergency overtime if required.
- Be able to travel if required.
- Pass a drug test upon selection if required and be subject to random drug testing if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of three or more trades and/or labor workers in performing related work.
- Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work of the same kind and level as the work crew.
- Troubleshoot, modify, repair, and test complex aircraft electrical systems, components, and accessories.
- Set up and operate computerized multiple-circuit analyzing equipment to run diagnostic programs and test aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling.
- Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
