AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • North Kingstown, RI

7d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143d MXS. The position’s primary purpose is to maintain, troubleshoot, remove, repair, install, certify, test, and perform operational checks on turboprop engines, propellers, and associated propulsion-system components. The position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Rhode Island Air National Guard, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

The mechanic maintains and evaluates aircraft propulsion systems, diagnoses and resolves defects, and performs bench checks, in-shop and on-equipment repairs, overhauls, testing, and efficiency checks. The mechanic also modifies engines and related components in accordance with technical directives, prepares and installs engine and propeller assemblies, documents maintenance, and reviews applicable technical publications. The appointment is indefinite, with indefinite time limitations; it may be ended with 30 days’ notice and may be converted to permanent action if the need for the indefinite appointment ends.

Requirements

• Membership in a compatible military assignment in the Rhode Island Air National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the required military grade.
• Military grade must be A1C through TSgt / E3 through E6; applicants must indicate their rank on their resume.
• For a dual-status technician position, service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
• Upon selection, assignment to a compatible military AFSC/MOS is required, and the applicant must obtain and maintain all AFSC/MOS requirements.
• General experience or training performing assembly and disassembly operations and prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories in accordance with technical specifications, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.
• For WG-10 and above, experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories.
• For WG-10 and above, experience or training maintaining, overhauling, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing aircraft engines, engine components, and power trains for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.
• For WG-10 and above, experience determining required maintenance from work orders, inspection reports, historical records, and personal diagnosis.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For duties requiring operation of motor vehicles, a valid driver’s license for the state of residence or principal employment is required.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• Selectee must wear the military uniform.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, certify, repair, modify, and overhaul turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose propulsion-system defects; perform bench checks and in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Modify engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Order directives.
• Remove and install engine quick change kits; prepare engines for installation and install engine and propeller assemblies on aircraft.
• Evaluate technical problems involving repair, overhaul, modification, and installation of aircraft propulsion systems, and resolve maintenance problems.
• Test engine and propeller assemblies for serviceability.
• Use the ETTAS system and a vibration analyzer to identify and correct propeller and engine component problems that cause vibration or indicate impending failure.
• Evaluate engine and propeller performance by computing engine torque and specific fuel consumption.
• Perform aircraft full power runs and complete engine and propeller efficiency checks.
• Clear Red X symbol documentation on engine- and propeller-related components.
• Prepare man-hour data and required forms for entry into CAMS or G081, as applicable.
• Review and assist in maintaining Technical Orders and other technical publications and directives relevant to the work element.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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