Aircraft Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Moody AFB, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent must maintain membership in the Air Force Reserve unit where assigned and participate in unit training assemblies, averaging one weekend of military training per month. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties, but non-ART duties may also be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The position performs aircraft maintenance on a variety of major aircraft systems, assemblies, and components. Work includes inspecting, troubleshooting, removing, installing, adjusting, aligning, repairing, and testing systems such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems. The incumbent also provides training to reservists. Work is performed in accordance with applicable technical orders, manuals, and specifications.

The job is a testing-designated position subject to random drug testing. The incumbent may need to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty, work overtime and uncommon tours of duty, drive a motor vehicle, and hold a valid driver's license if required. Work takes place in hangars, outdoors, and in aircraft, sometimes in hazardous-noise areas and confined or awkward spaces, with exposure to weather extremes, aircraft fluids and other hazards.

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 OPM WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family qualification standards and the screen-out requirement of performing Aircraft Mechanic work without more than normal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies, including fuel and hydraulic systems, flight controls, instrumentation, engines, landing gear, airframes, and control surfaces.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts, components, and systems such as ejection seats, nuclear shielding, or similar self-contained systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; supply, publication, tool, equipment and material accounting, security, and documentation procedures.
• Skill using standard and specialized tools and test equipment, including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, schematics, diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and aircraft instrument and gauge settings.
• Ability to rig, test, and troubleshoot systems; determine whether they operate properly and whether components need repair or replacement; and determine required adjustments and alignment.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and uncommon tours of duty.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driver's license may be required.
• Must meet the physical and functional requirements, including heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, use of hands and fingers, walking, standing, bending, climbing, and operation of special-purpose or motor vehicles.
• Must meet stated vision, depth-perception, color-discrimination, and hearing requirements, subject to accommodation where possible.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot aircraft systems, assemblies, and components in accordance with applicable technical orders, manuals, and specifications.
• Position, maintain, disassemble, repair, and reassemble aircraft systems, assemblies, and components.
• Remove, install, adjust, align, rig, and operationally test aircraft systems and components.
• Complete aircraft maintenance and equipment records using manual and automated methods.
• Follow safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Verify and certify work processes and procedures and the adequacy of work completed by certified coworkers and trainees.
• Provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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