Aircraft Mechanic

Air National Guard Units•Westhampton Beach, NY

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the 106th Rescue Wing (106th RQW), Position Description Number D1366000. The announcement is for two positions and does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. The position is classified as Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10. The Aircraft Mechanic inspects, repairs, modifies, and services aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft. The role requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
Enlisted military grade.
General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
Skill using hand tools and test equipment.
At least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems during overhaul or modification.
Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and ensure optimum workflow.
Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to shipping containers.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A valid state driver's license is required when the position requires operating motor vehicles.
For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
Must be able to work irregular and/or overtime hours, including outside the normal duty day, when required by operational needs or contingencies.

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified applicants may be considered for a recruitment, relocation, or retention incentive if authorized.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies on and off aircraft.
Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft 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 other personnel in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to shipping containers.
Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, organizational responsibilities, and mission changes.