Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Pacific Air Forces•Hickam AFB, HI

About The Position

Performs journeyman-level scheduled and unscheduled inspections and minor and major maintenance on powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment (AGE). Troubleshoots, services, operates, tows, inspects, washes, repairs, overhauls within applicable guidance, and tests equipment. The position is designated emergency essential and mission essential, requiring duties to continue during emergencies and readiness exercises. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and meet the requirements of the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program’s Testing Designated Position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the work of a WG-5378 Powered Support Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the work; qualifications are assessed primarily on quality of experience rather than a specified length of experience.
Knowledge of AC/DC electricity, solid-state circuitry, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power generation, nitrogen production, fuel, and lubrication systems for powered and non-powered AGE.
Knowledge of internal-combustion diesel and gasoline engines and gas turbine engines used in powered AGE support systems.
Knowledge of industrial safety, Foreign Object Damage prevention, flight-line operations, equipment towing and staging, vehicle procedures, environmental requirements, and maintenance records and documentation.
Knowledge of AGE operation, repair, and maintenance, including engine, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, refrigeration, heating, oxygen, nitrogen, and mechanical systems.
Skill in interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, technical orders, technical publications, and other mechanical and electrical reference materials to troubleshoot complex malfunctions.
Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools, measuring and test instruments, and related shop equipment.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
May need an appropriate valid driver’s license to drive vehicles up to and including a 2-1/2-ton truck.
Must operate a forklift with up to 15,000-pound capacity if required by the position.
Must meet emergency-essential position requirements, including required vaccinations and annual boosters, and be available for readiness exercises and duties during a national emergency or mobilization.
May be required to work uncommon tours, shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
Work involves frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, standing, arm movement, and lifting or carrying items up to about 40 pounds; heavier items are lifted using mechanical aids or assistance.
Must follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment, which may include eye and face protection, hearing protection, fall-restraint equipment, hard hats, safety footwear, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

Type I and II chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform periodic inspections on assigned powered and non-powered AGE.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Perform major repairs, component replacements, overhauls within applicable limitations, and time compliance technical order modifications of AGE systems and components.
Perform service inspections and operational checkout procedures on assigned powered and non-powered AGE.
Perform periodic inspections and operator/user maintenance on tools, shop equipment, and assigned GSA and special-purpose vehicles using checklists.
Follow safety practices and procedures, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Operate, service, repair, and test AGE and its internal systems using hand and power tools, measuring and test instruments, and shop equipment.
Provide AGE operator training to other aircraft maintenance complex personnel.
Participate in mobility and readiness exercises and contingency operations; continue emergency-essential duties during a crisis until relieved by proper authority.
Train or guide lower-graded or other-trade military and civilian employees when required.