Title 32 Aircraft Mechanic Wg-8852-12

Army National Guard Units • Williamstown, WV

10d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician excepted service position in the Logistics function of an Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). The AASF provides Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM), Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM), and aviation maintenance training for supported units. The position serves as an Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief), responsible for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft and providing proficiency training to supported aviation unit personnel.

The Aircraft Mechanic provides detailed technical oversight of aircraft mission capability and projects maintenance requirements to sustain operational readiness. The role performs and oversees aircraft maintenance, inspections, servicing, repairs, and documentation; coordinates work performed by other mechanics and trades; inspects and certifies work; and advises on aircraft repair requirements. Work may take place in complex conditions under time or mission constraints, including all-weather and night operations. The employee may participate in maintenance test or operational flights, readiness exercises, temporary duty, and additional emergency-response or facility duties.

This position requires membership in the West Virginia National Guard, wearing the military uniform, U.S. citizenship, a satisfactory background investigation, and a security clearance. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs. The position may require successful completion of a two-year probationary period. PCS funds are unavailable; relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized subject to resources and funding.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with membership in the West Virginia National Guard required before the effective date of placement.
• Must be within the minimum military grade of E4 and maximum military grade of E7; rank must be included in the resume.
• Applicants below the minimum military grade must provide a signed memorandum from the appropriate Military Personnel Office confirming eligibility to obtain the required grade upon acceptance.
• Enlisted applicants above the maximum rank must submit a memorandum agreeing to voluntary reduction in rank if selected.
• General experience or training using common hand tools to make mechanical repairs; removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance; and following detailed instructions for routine aircraft repairs and modifications.
• Specialized experience or training equivalent to or exceeding WG-10 or WU-10, demonstrating ability to perform as a dedicated crew chief; perform, coordinate, or oversee aircraft maintenance and periodic inspections; coordinate journey-level mechanics or other trades working simultaneously on aircraft; and advise on, examine, and approve airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
• Must substantiate qualifications in the application using examples in the applicant's own words.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance and, at minimum, complete a National Agency Check before assignment.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• Must comply with the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the duties.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must participate in mandatory direct deposit.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Military Selective Service registration requirements.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours, including hours outside the normal duty day, may be required.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year probationary period.
• If qualifying based on education, submit college transcripts or proof of degree with the application.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, or perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more military aircraft.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of lower-graded aircraft mechanics and workers in other trades, and certify journey-level workers' work on assigned aircraft.
• Perform damage assessments and repairs, participate in mission preparation and recovery, and oversee installation of equipment for special missions.
• Support aircraft operations through concurrent servicing, refueling, and reconfiguration for changing missions.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
• Identify and advise on airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repair requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors and production control personnel and report and maintain current aircraft status.
• Ensure ULLS-A and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects aircraft status and airworthiness.
• Provide flight crews with technical guidance regarding discrepancies, in-flight characteristics, and system malfunctions; perform or assist with aircrew debriefings.
• Clear Red X status symbols for work performed by others; conduct in-process and final inspections and certify compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in maintenance test flights as a crewmember or Technical Observer and, as required, operational flights as a crewmember or Flight Engineer.
• Make maintenance and readiness decisions consistent with safety, quality, and technical requirements.
• Plan, develop, and conduct aircraft repair and maintenance proficiency training for full-time support and supported-unit personnel; certify trainee proficiency and evaluate performance.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and support exercises.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue, security guard duties, snow removal, munitions handling, facility and equipment maintenance, and disaster or civil-emergency response.
• Travel in military aircraft and operate military vehicles or equipment; perform temporary duty away from the assigned location as required.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, environmental, and housekeeping regulations, and ensure materials and equipment are safely maintained and protected.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to availability of resources and funds.

What This Job Offers

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