Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer

Air Force Materiel Command•Hill AFB, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer, WG-8840-11, examines and inspects incoming aircraft metal and metal-alloy components or parts to determine the type, extent, and sequence of maintenance actions needed to refurbish them or justify condemning them. The position performs skilled maintenance inspection and repair work, follows technical orders, and completes associated maintenance records and administrative tasks. The work is based at Hill Air Force Base, which provides engineering and logistics management for several aircraft and missile systems and performs aircraft depot maintenance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the position’s screen-out element: ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
Must demonstrate the quality-level knowledge and skills needed for the position; qualification is evaluated on experience and training, with emphasis on quality rather than a specified length of experience.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Knowledge of technical practices.
Ability to use measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Troubleshooting ability.
Must register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Must obtain and/or maintain the required security clearance.
May be subject to drug testing.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance; heavier items may require lifting equipment or assistance from other workers.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and stoop; climbing and working at heights may be required.
Some repairs may require magnifying lenses, eye loops, or microscopes.
Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

Examine and inspect incoming aircraft metal and metal-alloy components or parts to determine the required maintenance actions or whether they should be condemned.
Independently apply skilled methods, techniques, and advanced maintenance inspection procedures.
Comply with technical orders when accomplishing assigned work.
Modify and/or repair aircraft structural components, parts, and assemblies.
Complete recordkeeping, documentation, and administrative tasks associated with aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification.
Maintain current certifications.