Aircraft Propeller Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position in the Missouri Army National Guard’s TASMG Shop. It is an indefinite, reimbursable WG-8810-10 position, Position Description Number D2773000. The position may be filled for up to four years while reimbursable funds remain available, and employment may be terminated with 30 days’ notice. The employee must be a member of the Missouri National Guard and wear the military uniform.

The Aircraft Propeller Mechanic tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies aircraft rotor, propeller, and powertrain systems and components. Work includes using specialized tools and test equipment, repairing and refinishing blades and propellers, conducting nondestructive testing, and referring findings to an inspector for serviceability determination. The mechanic also guides and trains lower-level mechanics, supports readiness evaluations, and processes and accounts for due-in supply assets.

The position may require temporary duty travel, irregular or overtime hours, and pre-employment and random drug testing. Placement or baseline physical examinations are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be exposed to workplace health hazards. The position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, and a qualifying domestic-violence misdemeanor conviction disqualifies an individual from performing its duties.

Requirements

• Must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the required military grade.
• Must not be militarily senior to the full-time supervisor (grade inversion); maximum military grade is WO1 (W-1) with date of rank after July 10, 2024.
• Must have experience or training performing assembly and disassembly operations and prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and components according to technical specifications, procedures, and requirements.
• Must have experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Must have specialized experience performing routine assembly and disassembly and prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories.
• Must have the ability to perform maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers and components for rotary-wing aircraft.
• Must have experience determining maintenance needs from work orders, inspection reports, historical records, and personal diagnosis.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must complete management-prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment; failure may result in reassignment or termination.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.
• This is a Testing Designated Position; pre-employment and random drug testing are conditions of employment, subject to establishment and approval of a drug-free workplace policy.
• Placement or baseline physical examinations are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be potentially exposed to workplace health hazards.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence bars an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required for operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required specialized experience.

Nice To Haves

• Superior qualifications relevant to the position may support an advanced hiring rate above the grade minimum.
• Creditable service for annual leave accrual may be granted for directly related superior qualifications acquired through non-federal employment or active-duty uniformed service, when essential to an agency mission or performance goal.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment.
• Diagnose rotor and propeller system malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
• Repair and refinish blades and propellers using metalworking tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot powertrain systems, diagnose malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.
• Guide lower-level mechanics in performing tasks.
• Conduct on-the-job training on assigned systems, support equipment, and tasks, including classroom instruction as needed.
• Perform nondestructive testing of rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to identify imperfections.
• Operate magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to detect stress, cracks, or potential failures, and refer findings to an inspector for serviceability determination.
• Perform depot modifications related to aircraft propeller systems on assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations.
• Process and account for due-in supply assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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