Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Indiantown Gap, PA

2d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service Dual Status Technician position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, at Army Aviation Support Facility 1. The position is WG-8852-10, and one or more positions may be filled. The appointment is indefinite for applicants who are not currently permanent technicians; it may lead to permanent status depending on future force-structure requirements. Current permanent technicians selected will be promoted on a not-to-exceed basis or reassigned, as appropriate.

The Aircraft Mechanic performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive and unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Duties include pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections; checking fuel for contamination, sampling oil, inspecting onboard emergency equipment, and checking hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems. The mechanic may also perform firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, and other assigned duties.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership in the required military grade. Accession is contingent on verification of a Secret security clearance. The selectee must successfully complete a baseline initial employment physical examination. A background investigation, trial period, and participation in direct deposit may also be required; permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants not currently in the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the required military grade.
• The position is limited to enlisted military grades E1–E7.
• A Secret security clearance must be verified before accession.
• Successfully complete a baseline initial employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR Part 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation TPR 335.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service when required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Skill using hand tools and test equipment.
• Specialized experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems during overhaul or modification.
• Experience coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and support workflow.
• Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls so items can be returned to shipping containers.
• Applicants must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties; experience is evaluated based on duties performed, not solely on length of service or rank.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Conduct pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and required special inspections.
• Perform fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspections of onboard emergency equipment.
• Check aircraft hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Perform additional duties as required, which may include firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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