Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Homestead AFB, FL

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are regular career civil service employees who receive federal employee benefits and must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. ARTs receive, on average, one weekend of military training per month. The position maintains and services integrated weapons delivery systems and provides training to reservists. Regular assignments are ART duties, although some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. This is a testing-designated position. The employee may perform expediter/dispatcher duties, fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty, work shifts or uncommon tours, and perform other related duties as assigned. The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather and on wet, slippery, hot, or cold ramps, aircraft surfaces, and workstands. Hazards include toxic fumes, fuel, high-pressure air and fluids, electrical shock or burns from electrical or RF energy, engine noise, blast, ingestion hazards, and fast-actuating aircraft surfaces. The employee may transport, assemble, load, arm, or safe assigned munitions and explosive devices, including Class 1 explosives, and may encounter hazards when removing or disassembling explosive devices or subassemblies from aircraft carrying explosives.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
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 be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must meet the screen-out requirement of being able to perform Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic work with little to no supervision.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in using standard hand and power tools used in electronics and electromechanical trades.
Ability to read and interpret technical data, including schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical orders.
Knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems and multi-component assemblies and devices.
Knowledge of related electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to remove and install complete electronic or electromechanical systems; test, maintain, repair, modify, calibrate, and troubleshoot those systems.
Ability to operate a computer and select and use electronic and electromechanical testing equipment.
Knowledge of tool, equipment, and material accountability and security; safety requirements; and USAF Technical Order Program certification and documentation procedures.
Must maintain current certifications.
Must satisfy the described physical and vision requirements, including heavy lifting, climbing, standing, and distinguishing colors.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts, emergency overtime, or uncommon tours of duty.
May be required to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary-duty purposes.
Must meet applicable federal employment conditions, including direct deposit and a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot integrated weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and test equipment to identify malfunctions and corrective actions.
Load and unload, position, arm, and safe assigned air munitions on aircraft.
Maintain, repair, inspect, fabricate, and modify integrated weapons systems and their electronic and electromechanical components and subassemblies.
Plan and conduct training for reservists and other employees.
Align and calibrate integrated weapons systems components, subassemblies, and associated test equipment.
Complete work-control documents according to established procedures.
Remove and install integrated weapons systems electronic components and subassemblies in aircraft, alternate mission equipment, and associated test equipment.
Follow safety practices and procedures and comply with security regulations, directives, and policies.
Perform pretest, operational, functional, and final testing of integrated weapons systems electronic components, alternate mission equipment, and subassemblies.
Change configurations of integrated weapons control, launch, release, and suspension assemblies to meet aircraft mission requirements.
Certify work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.
Control tools and clean the work area and equipment.
Maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and participate in unit training assemblies.
Perform expediter/dispatcher duties and other related duties as assigned.