Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Conroe, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC), Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Conroe West located in Conroe, Texas.

Requirements

• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
• Maintained and repaired rotary wing aircraft to include changing oil and hydraulic pumps, lubricating aircraft components, and a variety of less complex maintenance functions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or endure recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
• Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer
• Inspect Aircraft
• Repair, replace rotary wing aircraft assemblies and components
• Use tools and testing equipment
• Complete final adjustments
• Troubleshoot malfunctions
• Rig flight control systems

Benefits

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.

What This Job Offers

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