Aircraft Propeller Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Temporary WG-8810-10 AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2773000 and is part of the MO TASMG Shop. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW. Duties include testing and troubleshooting aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and making necessary repairs. The role involves repairing and refinishing blades/propellers, performing troubleshooting of powertrain systems, and guiding lower-level mechanics. It also includes conducting on-the-job training, performing nondestructive testing on parts to identify imperfections, operating magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment, and referring findings to an inspector. Depot modifications related to aircraft propeller systems will be performed, along with participation in readiness evaluations and processing supply assets. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Missouri National Guard.
• Must be able to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must not have been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence (Lautenberg Amendment).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required.
• Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard.
• Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
• Maximum Military Grade - WO1 (W-1) with date of rank after 10 July 2024.
• General Experience: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and their components in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements; and experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Specialized Experience: Specialized experience that provided experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories; ability to perform maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft; and experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis.
• Must be able to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate, to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Subject to random drug testing (Testing Designated Position).
• Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement (if not currently a member).

Nice To Haves

• Possess superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and be essential to accomplish the agency's mission (for advanced in hire rate).
• Possess superior qualifications essential to the position, acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position, where duties directly relate to the position and are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal (for Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual).

Responsibilities

• Tests and troubleshoots aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment.
• Diagnoses any malfunctions of rotor/propeller systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs and refinishes blades/propellers using a variety of metal working tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment, diagnoses any system malfunctions and makes necessary repairs.
• Guides lower-level mechanics in performance of tasks.
• Conducts on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary.
• Subjects rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected.
• Operates magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to identify or detect stress, cracks, or potential failures.
• Refers findings to inspector for determination of serviceability.
• Performs Depot modifications, related to aircraft propeller systems, on assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations.
• Processes and accounts for due-in supply assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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