Aircraft Mechanic Leader

Air Force Materiel Command • Tinker AFB, OK

5d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers performing trades and/or labor work on a substantially full-time and continuing basis. The leader performs work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that team members complete their assigned work in accordance with trades and labor standards. The position includes aircraft maintenance and repair work, leading a crew, and maintaining associated records.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Obtain and/or maintain the security clearance required for the position.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Be willing to assume a lead or supervisory position.
• Meet the applicable OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family, including the screen-out element of ability to lead or supervise.
• Demonstrate the required quality level of knowledge and skill through experience and training.
• Qualifications will be evaluated in equipment assembly, installation and repair; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; and troubleshooting.
• The position may require drug testing and travel.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays, and shift work or emergency overtime may be required.
• Work in hangars, outdoors, and parked aircraft, including hazardous noise areas; exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, confined spaces, awkward positions, dirt, grease, aircraft fluids, oils, solvents, hazardous fluids and gases, cuts, bruises, muscle strain, falls, intake suction, and hot exhaust blast.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers.
• Perform non-supervisory training and/or labor work that is usually the same kind and level as the work performed by crew members.
• Troubleshoot a variety of major aircraft systems, assemblies, and components.
• Maintain operational and maintenance records, manually and through automated systems, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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