Title 32 Aircraft Worker Wg-8852-08

Army National Guard Units • Wheeling, WV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician excepted service position in an Army Aviation Support Facility or Army Aviation Flight Activity. The Aircraft Worker assists a higher-grade mechanic with maintenance and repair of fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft. Work includes routine repairs, component replacement and adjustment, inspection and preventive maintenance, aircraft servicing, and launch and recovery activities. The position requires membership in the West Virginia National Guard, military uniform wear, U.S. citizenship, and completion of required suitability and security screening. The employee may be required to complete a two-year probationary period and to work irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies. The role may also include firefighting, aircraft crash response and rescue, and snow removal. The employee is responsible for awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the West Virginia National Guard; military membership is required before the effective date of placement.
• Must be eligible to wear the military uniform and meet the position's military assignment requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the minimum military grade of E2; the maximum military grade is E7. Rank must be included in the resume.
• Applicants below the minimum military grade must provide a signed memorandum from their Military Personnel Office confirming eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.
• Enlisted applicants above the maximum military rank must submit a memorandum agreeing to voluntary reduction in rank if selected.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance and, at minimum, complete a National Agency Check before assignment.
• Must comply with the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; a qualifying domestic violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing this position's duties.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must be willing to work irregular and/or overtime hours, including hours outside the normal duty day, when operational requirements or contingencies require.
• General experience or training must provide skill in removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components; making adjustments and settings to specifications; and using hand tools and test equipment.
• Specialized experience or training must include using common hand tools to make mechanical repairs; removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance; and following detailed instructions for routine aircraft repairs and modifications.
• Must provide examples in the application that substantiate how minimum requirements and specialized experience are met.
• If qualifying based on education, must submit official or unofficial college transcripts or proof of degree with the application.

Responsibilities

• Repair military aircraft by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts, accessories, and components.
• Make adjustments and settings to aircraft components and connections, and locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual inspection.
• Assist higher-grade mechanics with detailed repair work, including removal and installation of engines, rotor heads, and transmissions, and adjustments to controls, cable riggings, and rudder pedals.
• Assist with functional checks and preventive maintenance, including daily inspections, pre- and post-flight checks, and fuel contamination checks and oil sampling.
• Inspect aircraft for oil, fuel, or hydraulic leaks, damaged lines, and loose panels.
• Service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and other required materials.
• Launch and recover aircraft.
• Perform additional duties as needed, such as firefighting, aircraft crash response and rescue, and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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