Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Hill AFB, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position; to verify and analyze on and off equipment, malfunctions, troubleshoot, calibrate, modify, fabricate, test, align, inspect, repair, configure, de-configure, and load assigned integrated nuclear/conventional weapons delivery systems; and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Superior qualifications may be considered
• AFSC: 2W171
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family.
• Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC with little or no supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical orders relating to the electronics and electro-mechanical trades
• Skill in the use of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices.
• Knowledge of related electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to remove, install, modify, repair, maintain, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot complete electronic or electro-mechanical systems.
• Select and use electronic and electro-mechanical testing equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to clean work area and job site upon completion of work.
• Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, policy, and technical orders.
• Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials accountability and security.
• Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its certification and documentation procedures.
• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends.
• The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act(Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for TDY purposes.
• Incumbent may be required to perform expediter/dispatcher duties.
• Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
• Maybe subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots integrated nuclear/conventional weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, subassemblies and test equipment to determine nature of malfunctions and corrective actions required.
• Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication and modification of integrated weapons systems electronic and electro-mechanical components and their subassemblies.
• Performs alignment and calibration of integrated weapons systems components, subassemblies, and associated test equipment.
• Removes/installs integrated weapons systems electronic components, and subassemblies into aircraft, alternate mission equipment, and associated test equipment.
• Performs pretest, operational, functional, and final testing of integrated weapons systems, electronic components, AME and their subassemblies.
• Accomplishes configuration changes of integrated weapons control, launch, release, and suspension assemblies to accommodate assigned aircraft mission requirements.
• Provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

Benefits

• All the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

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