Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic-T32

Air National Guard Units•Madison, WI

17h

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic-T32, Position Description Number D0115000, with the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s WI 115 MXS. The vacancy is also advertised as AGR Job Vacancy Announcement Number 27-012. The position performs on- and off-equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems. Systems include aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems, egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches and doors, and egress trainers. This excepted service position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard. Applicants who are not current National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership. Military grades E-3 through E-5 are accepted, and trainees are accepted. Employment is subject to suitability review, possible completion of a probationary period, and obtaining and maintaining the appropriate security clearance. The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. The employee must maintain effective working relationships, wear authorized PPE as directed, and may occasionally work outside normal duty hours or overtime.

Requirements

Experience or training demonstrating the 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 for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.
At least 18 months of experience or training in planning and laying out repair sequences and completing ordnance-system modifications, repairs, and installations at the WG-6652-10 level.
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships exist.
Experience with hand tools and a variety of measuring and test equipment.
Experience interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
Must be in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, or eligible for immediate membership; military grades E-3 through E-5 are accepted and trainees are accepted.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance.
Must not have a qualifying conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment that prohibits performing the position's duties.
Must wear authorized and issued PPE as directed.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform on- and off-equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems.
Maintain aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems, egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches and doors, and egress trainers.
Use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering drawings to repair ordnance equipment and components.
Use test equipment to perform electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.
Plan and lay out repair sequences and complete ordnance-system modifications, repairs, and installations.
Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions, determine remedies, and use hand tools and measuring and test equipment.
Interpret technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.