Aircraft Overhaul Leader

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Hill AFB, UT

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies, with approximately one weekend of military training per month. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though non-ART duties may be assigned and generally will not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The position serves as a work leader and Dedicated Crew Chief over a crew of three or more aircraft workers or mechanics. The incumbent coordinates and oversees maintenance and scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft, including troubleshooting, positioning, appearance, and servicing. The employee checks aircraft functional and support systems, assesses pilot comments, operates engines, and may operate aircraft systems. The work leader directs crew members and checks work in progress and upon completion to ensure required quality standards, procedures, and sequences are followed. The incumbent follows federal, state, and local requirements for storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste. The position also provides on-the-job training to less-experienced aircraft workers and workers in related trades on maintenance practices, new or modified systems and components, and safety procedures. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as this is a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

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 retain a secret security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must demonstrate the ability to lead as an Aircraft Overhaul Leader with little to no supervision (screen-out element).
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance trades and crafts; workmanship evaluation and inspection; aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, electrical, electronic, and other operating systems; supply procedures; publications; tools, equipment and material accounting; security; and documentation procedures.
Knowledge of aircraft and system startup, operation, shutdown, and emergency procedures; normal and abnormal operating symptoms; system interrelationships; and associated trades such as sheet metal, painting, aircraft electrical and electronics, and engine work.
Skill in checking aircraft systems, operating engines, identifying malfunctioning systems, using technical orders, repair directives, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and manuals, and using trade tools and diagnostic and test equipment.
Ability to analyze maintenance guidelines and modification orders to identify material, equipment, and personnel needs; review technical guides for discrepancies or possible improvements; plan and organize work assignments and resources; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must meet the applicable Federal Wage System WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family qualification and screen-out requirements.
May be required to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments away from the normal duty station.
May be required to work overtime and perform uncommon tours of duty.
May be required to drive a motor vehicle; an appropriate valid driver's license may be required.
Must disclose political appointments.
Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
Must serve either a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the appointment type; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Must be able to meet the listed functional requirements, including heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, use of both hands and legs, walking, standing, bending, climbing, and operating special-purpose or motor vehicles.
Must be able to meet the listed vision, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing requirements; a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate if it can otherwise be accommodated.

Responsibilities

Serve as work leader and Dedicated Crew Chief for a crew of three or more workers or mechanics assigned to aircraft.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance and scheduled inspections on assigned aircraft.
Coordinate or oversee aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, positioning, appearance, and servicing.
Check aircraft functional and support systems, assess pilot comments, operate engines, and, when needed, operate aircraft systems.
Lead and direct crew members, set the work pace, and check work in progress and upon completion for compliance with quality standards, work procedures, and established sequences.
Follow federal, state, and local requirements for storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste.
Provide on-the-job training in aircraft maintenance practices, technical aspects of new or modified systems and components, and safety procedures.
Participate in Air Force Reserve unit training assemblies and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.