Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Stewart AFB, NY

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About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 excepted service position is for an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic (WG-8268-10) with the 105th Airlift Wing. The mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains aircraft fuel cells, water injection, antidetonant (ADI), and in-flight refueling systems. Using extensive knowledge of fuel-systems maintenance practices and procedures, the mechanic troubleshoots systems, determines the required preventive or repair maintenance, performs repairs and installations, and conducts operational checks.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. It is an indefinite appointment that may later become permanent without competition; an indefinite appointment may not exceed five consecutive years with the agency. The selected applicant may be released with 30 days' notice. A permanent employee accepting the position changes tenure from permanent to indefinite.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Must be an enlisted member; military grades are enlisted.
• Must have 18 months of specialized experience or training involving basic electrical and mechanical principles.
• Experience fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, disassembling, assembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories, including disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts.
• Experience diagnosing problems and determining remedies.
• Experience repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major ground-equipment systems and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience performing mechanical repairs with hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles and troubleshooting procedures for isolating aircraft pneudraulic-system malfunctions, and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties.
• A valid state driver's license is required if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft fuel cells, water-injection systems, antidetonant (ADI) systems, and in-flight refueling systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and determine the preventive or repair maintenance required.
• Perform necessary repairs and installations and conduct operational checks.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment schedule.

What This Job Offers

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