Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Forbes AFB, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. As an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic, you will perform maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems. You will troubleshoot, remove, inspect, install, repair, modify, rebuild, and/or test pneudraulic systems and components for aircraft pneudraulic systems, associated ground support equipment, and/or related test equipment. This role involves accomplishing periodic and special inspections on hydraulic components, inspecting all components and subsystems for operation, internal, and external leakage and servicing. You will operate portable test stands for checkout of pneudraulic systems, remove, install, and/or repair Pneudraulic components from aircraft and associated aerospace ground equipment. Additionally, you will remove, disassemble, clean, repair, assemble components, and test completed units, and operate test equipment for all hydraulic components. Inspection for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes on seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses is crucial. You will modify systems and their components, and rig, adjust, and align hydraulic components to ensure maximum operating efficiency. Polishing cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit is also part of the role. You will investigate pneudraulic failures to determine causes and accomplish corrective maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain A secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Military Grades: E-3 through E-6
• Compatible Military Assignments: 2AXXX
• Must be willing and able to cross train into the compatible AFSC
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
• Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines.
• Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts.
• Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies.
• Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Nice To Haves

• If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.
• Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot, remove, inspect, install, repair, modify, rebuild, and/or test pneudraulic systems and components for aircraft pneudraulic systems, associated ground support equipment, and/or related test equipment.
• Accomplish periodic and special inspections on hydraulic components.
• Inspect all components and subsystems for operation, internal, and external leakage and servicing.
• Operate portable test stands for checkout of pneudraulic system.
• Remove, install, and/or repair Pneudraulic components from aircraft and associated aerospace ground equipment.
• Remove, disassemble, clean, repair, assemble components, and tests completed unit.
• Operate test equipment for all hydraulic components.
• Inspect for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes on seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses.
• Modify systems and their components.
• Rig, adjust, and align hydraulic components to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Polish cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit.
• Investigate pneudraulic failures to determine causes and accomplish corrective maintenance.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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