Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Grissom AFB, IN

5d • 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), technical authority responsible for coordinating the work of other journey-level workers to perform/advise scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, troubleshoot, documentation, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems installed or uninstalled, and to provide training to all assigned reservist personnel as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein. Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gasturbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components. Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house. Skilled/certified in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement and power tools. Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team. Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel. Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals. Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position-(TDP). The employee is 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
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• AFSC: 2A6X1C
• 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.
• Ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems.
• Knowledge of engine repair practices to identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory systems, to anticipate required tools and parts, and to set up the work area.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures.
• Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches.
• Knowledge in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information.
• Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect.
• Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• 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 (UTA) weekends.
• 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.
• Must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• The work requires moderate to strenuous effort.
• Must stand, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Frequently handles items weighing up to 20 pounds, and often lift and carry assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items.
• Maybe required to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.
• Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked 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 dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Hydrazine and Halon.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments and/or to support Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) contingencies.
• May be required to obtain special certification training (i.e., Red X, engine run, etc.).
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty.
• Performs other duties and shop details, as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), technical authority responsible for coordinating the work of other journey-level workers to perform/advise scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, troubleshoot, documentation, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems installed or uninstalled.
• Provide training to all assigned reservist personnel as required in the accomplishment of duties.
• Serve as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gasturbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities.
• Coordinate, oversee and perform the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components.
• Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement and power tools.
• Remove or install entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team.
• Enforce and comply with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Prepare effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel.
• Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals.
• Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System.

Benefits

• All the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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