Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Coast Guard•Elizabeth City, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This WG-8852-8/10 Aircraft Mechanic position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Long Range Surveillance Programmed Depot Maintenance Branch in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The employee performs journey-level aircraft mechanic work. Duties vary by grade: WG-08 work includes disassembling aircraft or major components for overhaul or modification; assisting with configuration changes, refueling and defueling, and towing; making limited-complexity repairs; following detailed procedures; and installing, aligning, and adjusting less complex aircraft systems and components. WG-10 work includes maintaining and repairing major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems; performing flight-line maintenance, functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairs; completing post-assembly checkout and adjustments; running engines and auxiliary power units; maintaining tools and equipment; training less-skilled employees; and testing, calibrating, and maintaining components, assemblies, and equipment. Mandatory training must be successfully completed, and additional training may be provided as needed. Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the work, with consideration of the relevance, scope, and quality of experience and training. The position has no positive education requirement. Employment is subject to applicable federal hiring conditions, including a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and drug test. The position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk clearance. Moving expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk clearance.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Knowledge of technical practices and use of measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

Disassemble aircraft and major components for overhaul or modification.
Assist with aircraft configuration changes, refueling and defueling, and towing.
Perform limited-complexity repairs, including replacing worn or damaged gaskets, pneudraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings, cables, and pulleys.
Follow detailed procedures specifying task sequences, tolerances, and other requirements.
Install, align, and adjust less complex aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components.
Repair and maintain major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Perform flight-line maintenance on assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of airframe mechanical systems.
Perform post-assembly checkout, adjustment, and repairs on overhauled and modified aircraft, including correcting deficiencies found on functional check flights.
Run engines and auxiliary power units.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment.
Train employees with lesser aircraft mechanical skills.
Disassemble, troubleshoot, functionally test, calibrate, and maintain components, assemblies, and equipment.
Successfully complete mandatory training and other training as needed.