Aircraft Mechanic Leader

Air National Guard Units • Cheyenne, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position with the Wyoming Air National Guard, in the 153d Maintenance Squadron. Military affiliation is required, and the selected candidate must become a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard before appointment. The position is located in an Air National Guard aircraft maintenance inspection organization.

The primary purpose of the position is to lead three or more journeyman Aircraft Mechanics, crew chiefs, and specialist personnel. The incumbent also performs journeyman-level work inspecting, repairing, modifying, and servicing aircraft systems, components, and assemblies both on and off aircraft. The work requires coordinating maintenance activity, ensuring personnel and resources are properly utilized, and keeping the supervisor informed of work status and issues.

This is a permanent position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The duties require primary physical presence; situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The position may require successful completion of a two-year trial period. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if eligible, subject to funding and approval; PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• Military affiliation is required; the selected candidate must be willing and eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard before appointment.
• Must be a current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or other-state Air National Guard member, or otherwise fall within the stated Wyoming National Guard consideration areas.
• Must possess experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Must be skilled in using hand tools and test equipment.
• Must have experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
• Must have experience coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and support workflow.
• Must be able to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls.
• Must have journeyman-level knowledge and experience planning, organizing, and leading work in fields directly related to aircraft repair.
• Must be able to perform administrative functions and read and interpret technical publications used in equipment repair.
• Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A571, Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance.
• Must meet the enlisted 2A5X1 minimum ASVAB Mechanical score of 47.
• Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333132.
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds unassisted.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must be in a compatible military grade and assignment before the effective date of placement; the authorized military grade range is E-6/TSgt through E-7/MSgt.
• Applicants whose military grade is above the maximum must provide a written statement agreeing to administrative reduction in grade if selected.
• Applicants must provide dates, hours worked per week, and descriptions of specialized experience on their resumes.
• A federal employment background investigation is required for suitability.
• Applicants required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead three or more aircraft mechanics, crew chiefs, and specialist personnel performing work in aircraft inspection docks.
• Monitor assigned personnel, set the pace of work, distribute assignments, and ensure materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.
• Ensure assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is completed according to established time frames and priorities.
• Advise the supervisor about work operations, status and progress, delays, problems, and individual performance or training needs.
• Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft.
• Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
• Coordinate mechanics' work and schedule maintenance to complete critical actions and support optimum workflow.
• Instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged aircraft components.
• Perform administrative functions and interpret technical publications used in equipment repair.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.

What This Job Offers

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