Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Lakehurst, NJ

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About The Position

This is an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10, position (description D0483000) with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). It is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose is to perform the full range of aircraft maintenance duties, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and ground testing of assemblies, systems, and surfaces on one or more types of military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The position is limited to New Jersey Army National Guard members in the stated area of consideration and requires a compatible military assignment for a Title 32 dual-status position. The selectee must be within the military grade range of E-2 to E-8 before placement. The employee must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment or hold the required clearance before the appointment’s start date. Telework is subject to approval by the supervisor or branch chief and Director.

Requirements

General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
At least 12 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems.
Experience coordinating other mechanics’ work and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion.
Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls so the items can be returned to their shipping containers.
Must be a New Jersey Army National Guard member within the Army National Guard area of consideration; military grade must be E-2 to E-8.
Must have a compatible military assignment for the Title 32 dual-status position and be within the listed military grade range before the effective placement date.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment or have the required clearance before the appointment start date.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period or a one- or two-year probation/trial period.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required.
Enlisted applicants who are over grade must state in their resumes that they are willing to accept a reduction in grade.

Responsibilities

Participate in various types of readiness evaluations.
Inspect aircraft, perform functional checks, and conduct preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft using 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.