Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•McConnell AFB, KS

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in the regular career civil service. ARTs receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service and are required to maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit, including an average of one weekend of military training per month. The incumbent maintains and repairs complex integrated aircraft pneudraulic systems and equipment on conventional and nuclear-certified aircraft supported by the organization, and provides training and evaluation to assigned personnel, including Active Duty, Reservists, civilians, contractors, and foreign military personnel as required. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, off-equipment repairs, bench checks, testing, calibration, and related work on aircraft pneudraulic systems. The incumbent follows applicable safety, tool-control, security, and technical-order procedures, and documents maintenance actions in aircraft and component forms and Maintenance Information Systems. Work assignments are primarily ART duties, but non-ART duties may also be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to support unit training assemblies. The position may require shift work, emergency or other overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, temporary duty travel, and travel by military or commercial aircraft. The employee must maintain the required Air Force Reserve status, certifications, and security clearance, and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the designated Secret security clearance.
Must meet the screen-out requirement: ability to perform the work of an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic with little to no supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill sufficient to perform the duties, evaluated under the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-8200 Fluid Systems Maintenance Family.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill and knowledge in using standard hand and power tools and equipment, and in materials accounting and security.
Ability to read and interpret technical data and knowledge of the USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
Ability to remove and install aircraft pneudraulic systems, equipment, or accessories; understand their operation, capabilities, and limitations; and troubleshoot, test, overhaul, repair, calibrate, or fabricate related equipment.
Ability to use test and measurement equipment and test complete pneudraulic systems.
Ability to document maintenance in aircraft forms and Maintenance Information Systems and clean the work area or job site after completing work.
Knowledge of safety and security requirements in applicable standards, regulations, and technical orders.
Must maintain current certifications and the required security clearance.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
Must meet the stated functional requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, using hands and limbs, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing, and operating special-purpose or motor vehicles; specified vision, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing abilities are also required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and periodic inspections on pneudraulically operated systems on and off aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
Troubleshoot complex integrated pneudraulic systems and related equipment on and off aircraft, including support equipment, for assigned and transient aircraft.
Perform off-equipment maintenance and bench checks to support the repair cycle.
Remove, install, overhaul, adjust, test, modify, calibrate, repair, or fabricate aircraft pneudraulic systems, equipment, and accessories.
Prepare and execute training plans and provide training and evaluation for assigned personnel, including Active Duty, Reservists, civilians, contractors, and foreign military personnel as required.
Review, verify, and document aircraft forms, component forms and tags, and Maintenance Information Systems to reflect maintenance performed on and off equipment.
Follow safety practices and tool-control procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Federal employee benefits are available to ARTs; the specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized; incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible Federal employees.

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