Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Portland, OR

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About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic, WG-8268-8/10, with the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing. The role performs on- and off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems, components, and related aerospace ground equipment. Work includes maintenance and functional checks, troubleshooting, inspection, installation, repair, modification, rebuilding, testing, and servicing of pneudraulic systems and components. The mechanic also performs organizational and field-level aircraft maintenance, including periodic, phase-time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspections.

The position requires determining repair procedures and maintenance requirements, diagnosing recurring malfunctions, interpreting technical publications and diagrams, and coordinating with other shops on complex system interactions. Work may include TCTOs, manufacturing and testing hose assemblies and aircraft tubing, hydraulic-fluid sampling, and repairing tanker-aircraft in-flight refueling systems. The employee participates in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobility activities, and command-support exercises. Additional duties may include emergency response, security, snow removal, munitions handling, aircraft servicing, heavy-equipment operation, and facility or equipment maintenance.

National Guard membership is required, and the military assignment is open to enlisted members within the specified rank and compatible AFSC requirements. Applicants must meet the applicable experience and military eligibility requirements. No education requirement is associated with the position.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must meet the military assignment requirement: enlisted members only.
• Military rank must be between AB/E-1 and SSgt/E-5.
• Compatible Military Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC): 2A6X5; this is not a cross-training opportunity.
• Applicants outside the Oregon Air National Guard must provide documentation showing award of the AFSC.
• Must meet the applicable area-of-consideration and Oregon Air National Guard membership eligibility requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements, determined through a background investigation before appointment.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• WG-08: At least 12 months of experience or training providing knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, and experience in the listed pneudraulic maintenance and repair tasks.
• WG-10: At least 18 months of experience or training providing knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, and experience in the listed pneudraulic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience or training must demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; aircraft pneudraulic troubleshooting; and use of technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures.
• Experience requirements include fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines; servicing, maintaining, assembling, disassembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems; diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories; diagnosing problems and determining remedies; repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling ground-equipment and hydraulic/pneumatic systems; mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment; and interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• No education requirement is associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, operational checks, and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot, remove, inspect, install, repair, modify, rebuild, and test aircraft pneudraulic systems, components, associated ground support equipment, and related test equipment.
• Perform periodic and special inspections of hydraulic components and inspect subsystems for operation, leakage, and servicing needs.
• Operate portable test stands and other test equipment to check pneudraulic systems and hydraulic components.
• Remove, disassemble, clean, repair, assemble, install, and test pneudraulic components and completed units.
• Inspect seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes; modify systems and components; and rig, adjust, and align components.
• Polish cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit; investigate pneudraulic failures and perform corrective maintenance.
• Determine maintenance and repair procedures and requirements for parts, clearances, tolerances, and performance characteristics.
• Analyze drawings, schematics, technical publications, and system construction and operating characteristics to solve unusual maintenance problems.
• Diagnose recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action, including quality deficiency reports and proposed modifications.
• Perform Time Compliance Technical Orders related to pneudraulic systems.
• Manufacture hose assemblies locally, test aircraft tubing, and sample hydraulic fluid on aircraft, test stands, and servicing equipment.
• Repair in-flight refueling systems on tanker aircraft.
• Perform organizational and field-level maintenance, including periodic, phase-time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspections.
• Provide technical assistance to other shops on complicated interactions among systems, subsystems, and components.
• Jack aircraft to simulate flight configuration, connect power sources, and use cockpit controls, gauges, and precision instruments to check system operation and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobility activities, and command-support exercises.
• Perform additional duties as required, which may include firefighting or aircraft crash/rescue, security guard duties, snow removal, munitions handling, aircraft launch/recovery and servicing, heavy-equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, and emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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