PMA-226 Contracted Air Services Class Desk, Interdisciplinary (Mech/Aero) Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command • Cherry Point, NC

28d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a PMA-226 Contracted Air Services Class Desk, Interdisciplinary (Mech/Aero) Engineer within the FST Engineering Division of FLTREADCEN EAST. You will oversee development and management products and services required to sustain economic operation and ensure airworthiness. You will serve as the technical engineering authority for assigned workload performed by the incumbent as well as subordinates. You will investigate, research, and determine applicability of major modifications for the program. You will manage the requirements for qualified personnel, processes, facilities, and ensures training/requirements are translated into sound engineering products. You will analyze/recommend adjustments to specified service life intervals for aircraft/weapons and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
• Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Expertise in Fleet Support Team (FST) Engineering.
• Developing program sustainment and acquisition engineering support.
• Effectively managing technical and professional services required to sustain a weapon system.
• Evaluating new approaches, guides and standards to make engineering decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and management products and services required to sustain economic operation and ensure airworthiness.
• Serve as the technical engineering authority for assigned workload performed by the incumbent as well as subordinates.
• Investigate, research, and determine applicability of major modifications for the program.
• Manage the requirements for qualified personnel, processes, facilities, and ensures training/requirements are translated into sound engineering products.
• Analyze/recommend adjustments to specified service life intervals for aircraft/weapons and equipment.

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: Senior