Powered Support System Mechanic

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated components, electrical distribution equipment, diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines, and various other Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle up to GVW of 37,300 pounds(unloaded) to 49,900 pounds (loaded) with 3-4 forward gears backing gears, air brakes, and attachments
• Requires ability to possess or be able to obtain the appropriate licenses or authorizations to work on flight line and associated areas
• Position may require the employee to operate a forklift up to 15,000-pound capacity to move heavy power support equipment
• Position may require EPA refrigerant recovery certification.
• Position may require employee to support mobility/deployment exercises
• Position may require employee to meet all task qualifications in accordance with AGE Career Field Education and Training Plan.
• Must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
• This is-a-Drug testing position.
• The-employee is subject to-Random Drug Testing.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group.
• 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 perform the duties of a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid-state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to AGE powered support systems.
• Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline and gas turbine engines associated with AGE equipment.
• Knowledge or/and skill in safely operating large vehicles such as bobtails, flatbed trucks, etc. Operate vehicles on flight line and maintenance facilities at slow speeds near personnel and aircraft.
• Skill in manipulating vehicles with heavy loads, including starting, stopping, and backing.
• Ability to drive safely, interpret and apply instructions and other guidelines required for flight-line deicer truck operation and operations of other vehicles.
• Knowledge of technical practices associated with repair and maintenance of Aerospace Ground Equipment; hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, refrigeration, heating, liquid/gaseous oxygen and nitrogen and mechanical systems.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides associated with AGE equipment.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, measuring and test instruments, and related equipment needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Aerospace Ground Equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others.
• Ability to adhere to regulations, directives and polices governing the Air Force and Foreign Object Damage Program (FOD).
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Program and flight line operations.
• Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and the documentation of maintenance actions.
• Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement.
• Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas.
• Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to train/guide other military/civilian employees.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, performs modifications and repairs to powered and non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).
• Inspects and checks equipment to determine operating deficiencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance on powered and non-powered AGE in accordance with technical data.
• Operates aircraft deicer trucks in accordance with established procedures to assist in the deicing of home station, transient and sometimes TDY aircraft.
• Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of powered AGE components such as diesel, gasoline, or gas turbine engines, and mechanical and electrical accessories of engines.
• Utilizes safety practices, procedures, follows established safety rules and regulations, and maintains safe and clean work environment.
• Operates other vehicles and equipment such as AGE bobtails, flatbed trucks, shop tugs, plow vehicles, etc. to transport ground equipment (powered and non-powered) between flight line and maintenance facilities as well as snow removal duties.
• Complies with Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) program and maintains supply discipline.
• Adheres to all regulations, directives and policies pertaining to the CTK and supply program.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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