AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Tulsa, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Fighter Wing. The role is located in the Egress Systems Shop of the Aerospace Systems Section, Field Maintenance Branch, Aircraft Maintenance Division. Its primary purpose is to perform on- and off-equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems, including ejection seats, extraction and escape systems, egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches and doors, and egress trainers.

The mechanic troubleshoots, installs, removes, repairs, modifies, adjusts, inspects, and tests egress-system components. The role includes inspecting systems and components for safety and serviceability, maintaining and storing egress explosives according to applicable standards, diagnosing malfunctions, performing corrective maintenance, and completing applicable technical-order modifications. The mechanic also uses technical publications and diagrams to resolve unusual maintenance problems, prepares for readiness evaluations and exercises, and may be assigned additional duties such as firefighting, rescue, security, snow removal, munitions handling, or emergency response.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants must be eligible for the stated military grades, E-1 through E-5. The role may require work outside normal duty hours, including overtime, and may require a valid state driver’s license when operating motor vehicles. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience required.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently in the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must be eligible for military grade E-1 through E-5 and wear the military uniform.
• Experience or training demonstrating ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components.
• Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Experience demonstrating skill in using test equipment to perform electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.
• Experience or training planning and laying out repair sequences and completing modification, repair, and installation of ordnance systems.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships exist.
• Experience using hand tools and a limited number of measuring instruments, and using a variety of test equipment.
• Experience interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience and/or appropriate training demonstrating thorough knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical principles as applied to aircrew egress systems; concepts in AFM 66-1, Volume XII; and the use and interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the position’s appropriate security clearance.
• Must not be disqualified under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment from performing the position’s duties.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• May be required to complete a trial period and may serve a probationary period of up to two years.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• For duties requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver’s license for the state of residence or principal employment.
• May occasionally need to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, remove, repair, modify, adjust, inspect, and test aircraft egress-system components, including ejection seats, rocket packs, actuators, mechanisms, and canopies.
• Inspect egress systems and components for safety, serviceability, and maintainability before installation, removal, repair, or adjustment; ensure safety pins, initiators, simulators, and clearing mechanisms are properly installed and positioned.
• Inspect ballistic lines, tubes, hoses, and linkages for damage, deterioration, restrictions, and secure connections and mountings, and perform corrective maintenance as needed.
• Store egress explosives in accordance with AFOSH standards.
• Inspect pressurization-system gauges, bottles, and regulators for sufficient pressure, condition, and serviceability.
• Check canopy and capsule structures, seals, latches, and locks for damage and security.
• Install and maintain Jet Assistance Take Off (JATO) systems when applicable.
• Isolate malfunctions and take corrective action, including selecting appropriate maintenance and repair procedures.
• Position, repair, and adjust aerospace ground equipment used for maintenance, including rail extensions, hoists, slings, dollies, and trailers.
• Perform installation, modification, and repair of aircraft egress systems.
• Resolve unusual installation and maintenance problems using layout drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical publications, and analysis of system construction and operation.
• Diagnose recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action through Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate actions.
• Perform Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) related to egress systems.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobility exercises, and command support exercises.
• May perform additional duties such as structural firefighting; aircraft fire, crash, or rescue duty; security route duty; snow removal; munitions loading and handling; heavy equipment operation; facility and equipment maintenance; or disaster and civil-emergency response.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on the position type and circumstances.

What This Job Offers

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