Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • McConnell AFB, KS

7d

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position serves as a journeyman mechanic who troubleshoots, tests, repairs, modifies, overhauls, services, and dispatches powered ground support equipment, and trains reservists in these duties. ARTs are regular career civil-service employees and must maintain active membership in their assigned Air Force Reserve unit. They receive an average of one weekend of military training per month, and the work schedule is aligned to support unit training assemblies. Regular assignments are ART duties; some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. The position is subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee may be required to fly on commercial and military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments and to perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C quality-level experience requirements for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Powered Support Systems Mechanic with little to no supervision; qualifications are assessed based on quality of experience, knowledge, and skill rather than a specified length of experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity, solid-state circuitry, and safety requirements for powered support systems; equipment placement around aircraft, radio discipline, and flight-line driving procedures.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal-combustion engines, emergency generator power systems, USAF Technical Order Program procedures, tool and equipment accountability, records maintenance, and applicable safety and security requirements.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides; repair jacks, ladders, platforms, trailers, stands, and other non-powered equipment.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, electrical meters, and specialized tools; applying shop procedures and instructions; and training others.
• Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems; maintaining and repairing diesel and gasoline engines; and troubleshooting complex electrical generator issues.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must follow required safety procedures and use protective equipment such as eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing.
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movements; work in awkward positions or cramped areas; frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds; and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on ground power support systems, including checking fuel, lubricant, coolant, and battery-water levels.
• Perform major maintenance on ground support equipment, including power sources, major components, support components, and associated components.
• Conduct periodic routine and special inspections of scheduled equipment.
• Maintain records and document work and maintenance actions.
• Follow safety and security rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Maintain and control tools, ensuring they are properly marked, calibrated when necessary, and secured when the work area is unattended.
• Certify work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.
• Clean work areas and equipment and practice good housekeeping.
• Dispatch support equipment and use appropriate towing vehicles to move and position it around aircraft and hangars according to schedules or instructions.
• Train reservists in the accomplishment of assigned mechanic tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility and position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized; incentives may or may not be used.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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