Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic-T32

Air National Guard Units•Madison, WI

15h

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic-T32, Position Description Number D0097000, assigned to the WI 115 AMXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard. It is a WG-8268-10 position and is also advertised as AGR Job Announcement Number 27-006. The mechanic advises on aircraft fuel system removal, repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies; diagnoses fuel system and component malfunctions; and recommends corrective actions using technical publications and analytical techniques. Duties include maintaining aircraft fuel tanks and cells, removing access panels, depuddling, purging, repairing, and testing tanks and cells, and performing maintenance in confined spaces. The mechanic removes, repairs, and replaces components; prepares aircraft surfaces; and applies sealants, adhesives, and related chemicals. The role also includes inspecting fuel system maintenance activities, cleaning and inspecting fuel cells and tanks for foreign objects, corrosion, deterioration, and fungus, and safely handling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste. The mechanic initiates deficiency reports, maintenance analysis documents, technical data changes, and equipment records, and records information on data collection forms and automated systems. This excepted-service position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard by the effective date of placement. Applicants who are not currently Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership. Military grades are E-1 through E-5; trainees (2A6X4) are accepted. Employment is subject to suitability review, possible probation, and obtaining and maintaining the appropriate security clearance. The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs, and authorized PPE must be worn as necessary. The employer lists paid annual and sick leave, paid training, paid time off for military duties, flexible work scheduling, three hours per week of fitness/workout time, 11 paid federal holidays, promotion and advancement opportunities, work/life balance, a federal pension after five years, a TSP savings plan, meaningful work, and professional development and mentorship opportunities. Benefits eligibility depends on position type.

Requirements

Must be a member of, or eligible for immediate membership in, a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard by the effective date of placement.
Military grades E-1 through E-5; trainees (2A6X4) accepted.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
May be required to work irregular and/or overtime hours, including hours outside the normal duty day, to support operational requirements or contingencies.
Ability to wear authorized PPE as necessary.
General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; troubleshooting procedures for isolating aircraft pneudraulic system malfunctions; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures.
At least 18 months of specialized experience or training for the WG-8268-10 level, including knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
Specialized experience with internal hardware such as valves, interconnects, lines, gauges, controls, pumps, and attachments; sealing materials; sheet metal parts; rubber properties; and organic sealing compound applications.
Experience using layout drawings and technical publications and applying maintenance directives, work policies, and procedures.
Experience with proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
Experience installing, repairing, or modifying aircraft fuel systems and related components.
If required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

Optional supporting documentation includes a current Record Review RIP, a current Fitness Report from myFitness, and a current AF Form 422 Physical Profile Serial Report. If any PULHES value is 3, a statement indicating worldwide deployability should be submitted.

Responsibilities

Advise on aircraft fuel system removal, repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies.
Diagnose fuel system and component malfunctions, recommend corrective actions, and resolve problems using technical publications and analytical techniques.
Perform maintenance on aircraft fuel tanks and cells, including removing access panels and depuddling, purging, repairing, and testing tanks and cells.
Perform entry and maintenance work in confined spaces.
Remove, repair, and replace malfunctioning components.
Prepare aircraft surfaces and apply sealants, adhesives, and associated chemicals.
Inspect and evaluate aircraft fuel system maintenance activities.
Clean fuel cells and tanks and inspect them for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus.
Store, handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste.
Initiate deficiency reports, maintenance analysis documents, technical data changes, and equipment records.
Record information on data collection forms and automated systems.