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, ALC Long Range Surveillance Programmed Depot Maintenance Branch in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The employee performs journey-level aircraft mechanic work. Work assignments vary by grade and include aircraft disassembly and modification, repairs and installation of systems and components, flight-line maintenance, troubleshooting, functional testing, and preparation of aircraft for operation. Mandatory training must be completed successfully; additional training may be provided as needed.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust 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.
Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the duties, with ratings based on relevant experience and training, and knowledge of aircraft equipment assembly, installation, repair, technical practices, measuring instruments, interpreting instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), tool and equipment use and maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Disassemble aircraft or 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 work procedures specifying task sequences and tolerances.
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, adjustments, and repairs to overhauled or modified aircraft, correcting deficiencies identified during functional check flights.
Run engines and auxiliary power units.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment.
Train employees with lesser skills in aircraft mechanical work activities.
Disassemble and troubleshoot components, assemblies, and equipment; perform functional tests and calibration; and maintain them.
Successfully complete mandatory training and other training as necessary.