Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Lakehurst, NJ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, position description D0483000, within the AASF of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose of the position is responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Military Grades: E-3 to E-8
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• A pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. Placement into the position will not be made until results are received.
• Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
• Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
• Have at least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting in the following areas: Testing various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft
• Coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion
• Ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container

Nice To Haves

• Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard CAT 3, All New Jersey National Guard members of NJ ARMY NG

Responsibilities

• Performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.
• Performs the full range of preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Plans and conducts a flight training program for drill status crew chiefs to include maintenance instruction for assigned aircraft, the use of hand and arm signals used, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, aircraft loading, hoist operations, emergency procedures, etc.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft utilizing various testing equipment
• Observe and ensure compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, maintenance data, collection, and man-hour accounting
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

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