Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Pittsburgh, PA

12h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service technician position with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing. The Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic performs maintenance on aircraft fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems. The position is WG-8268-10, is limited to enlisted military grades E3–E6, and requires membership in a compatible Pennsylvania National Guard military assignment. Selectees must wear the military uniform and hold a Secret security clearance, subject to verification. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Must meet the listed military-grade range of enlisted E3–E6.
• A Secret security clearance must be verified for accession to the position.
• Must successfully complete a baseline initial employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR Part 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation TPR 335.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, troubleshooting aircraft pneudraulic systems, and using technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test-calibration procedures.
• Specialized experience or training in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines; servicing, maintaining, assembling, disassembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems; diagnosing malfunctions; overhauling pneudraulic accessories; repairing or rebuilding ground-equipment systems; using hand tools and test equipment; and interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Use electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical publications to determine the type and extent of preventive or repair maintenance required.
• Connect power sources and use cockpit controls, gauges, and precision instruments to perform operational and functional checks of inflight refueling, single-point refueling, fuel-transfer systems, and related valves, pumps, switches, selectors, and controls.
• Check aircraft fuel systems for leaks by visual inspection or by removing panels and using dye tracing.
• Diagnose and overhaul fuel accessories by disassembling and cleaning them and inspecting parts for corrosion, scratches, cracks, or other damage.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, including ORI, IG, and DE inspections, mobility exercises, and command-support exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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