Aircraft Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Patrick AFB, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the regular career civil service. ARTs are Federal employees and must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. The position involves installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and functionally testing major aircraft systems, assemblies, and components. ARTs receive, on average, one weekend of military training per month. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties; non-ART duties may also be assigned and generally will not exceed 30% of total responsibilities. Work schedules are aligned to allow participation in unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. The employee must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and may perform flight duties during maintenance test flights and functional check flights.

Work takes place in hangar areas, outdoors, and in parked aircraft, sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Conditions may include extreme heat, cold, humidity, inclement weather, confined spaces, awkward positions, dirt, grease, aircraft fluids, solvents, hazardous fluids and gases, machinery, moving vehicles, and aircraft intake suction or hot exhaust. Physical demands include heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, walking, sanding, bending, climbing, and operating vehicles or equipment. The position requires a pre-employment physical unless exempt, and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform aircraft mechanic duties, including knowledge of major aircraft systems and skill in operating diagnostic and onboard electronic equipment.
• Must be skilled in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and gauges, and in reading instructions, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and cockpit instrument settings.
• Must be able to rig, function-test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems and determine needed repairs, replacements, adjustments, and alignments.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty unless exempt.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to perform the stated physical demands, including heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, walking, sanding, bending, climbing, and operating a crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle.
• An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required if driving a motor vehicle is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot major aircraft systems, assemblies, and components.
• Position, maintain, disassemble, repair, and reassemble aircraft systems, assemblies, and components.
• Install, adjust, align, and perform final functional and operational tests on aircraft systems and components.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance and repair records, both manually and through automated systems.
• Follow safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Certify work produced under the United States Air Force Technical Order Program.
• Perform flight duties during maintenance test flights and functional check flights.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Student Loan Repayment Program incentive may be offered.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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