Aircraft Survival & Flight Equipment Repairer

Air Force Materiel Command•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position, AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL & FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER, WG-4818-10, is to serve as craftsman level Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician. Remove, install, troubleshoot, modify and inspect experimental research/development/test/evaluation aircrew flight equipment systems involving oxygen systems, survival equipment, and aerial deployment systems.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
Recruitment incentives may be authorized
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
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Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This position may require travel.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Family.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Requires prolonged standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, and working in cramped, strained, and uncomfortable positions performing inspections and maintenance on equipment.
Additionally requires climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding and pulling and pushing at various stages of assignments to assemble items and install assemblies.
Requires considerable use of hands, and fingers to use power tools and inspect a variety of equipment.
Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh 30 to 50 pounds independently and occasionally lifts heavier items up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Will be required to work in hot, cold, and inclement environments.
Must have vision acuity corectable to 20/20.
Must have nornal color vision as described in AFI 48-123.
The majority of the work will be performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, some tasks will require work on the flight line in hot, cold, and inclement weather.
Subject to high noise levels while working on or around aircraft.
Possibility of bruises, punctures, scratches, and other injuries caused by handling sharp tools and materials treated with special finishes.
May work on ladders and scaffolds.
Some danger involved in handling munitions and high-pressure oxygen cylinders and working in and around ejection seat aircraft.
May be exposed ionizing radiation if broken compasses are mishandled.
Workers are exposed to caustic fumes from adhesives and may be exposed to body fluids while cleaning oxygen equipment.
The supervisor will provide personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

A BOLD SPIRIT. A PROUD HISTORY. Ad Inexplorata. It means "Toward The Unexplored." This motto defines the very spirit and history of Edwards Air Force Base, CA. It is where Capt. "Chuck" Yeager became the first human to break the sound barrier, where tomorrow's ambitious aviation breakthroughs continue to become reality and where talented civilian professionals experience truly unique careers.
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To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).
To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Incentives : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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Responsibilities

Perform inspections, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, assemble and modify highly complex aircrew flight equipment requiring strict adherence to technical orders and ensuring exact critical tolerances are met in order to maintain aircrew safely.
Design, assemble, modify, and alter various equipment made of fabric or webbing.
Serve as production inspector by performing documentation, quality control, critical points inspections and in-place inspections on all equipment.
Conduct formal academic classroom and technical instruction for all pilots, aircrew, and incentive flyer's on Aircrew Flight Equipment.
Utilize safety practices and procedures IAW established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.