Aircraft Mechanic

Air Force Materiel Command • Hill AFB, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position, Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-12, is to serve as crew chief and technical authority, with custody of assigned prototype, pre-production, or heavily modified aircraft. These aircraft support crucial research, development, test, and evaluation programs. The primary responsibility is to ensure mission readiness.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
• An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
• This position will be designated as a drug testing position IAW AFMAN 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Trouble shooting

Responsibilities

• Serve as crew chief of assigned aircraft and be responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing maintenance on aircraft that are non-fielded, prototype or preproduction, and/or extensively modified (Type 2) production aircraft that are dedicated to support research, development, test and evaluation, perform in-service testing of potential replacement items (form, fit, function), and for aircraft/stores compatibility testing.
• Perform aircraft inspections including preflight, postflight, phase, and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Diagnose and identify probable locations of malfunctions from the cockpit during engine run-up.
• Initiate requests for unscheduled tools, equipment, and materials identified during preparation for flight.
• Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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