Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Homestead AFB, FL

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. They must also maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and participate in an average of one weekend of military training per month.

The position serves as a journeyman mechanic who troubleshoots, tests, repairs, modifies, overhauls, services, and dispatches powered ground support equipment, and trains reservists in these tasks. The incumbent performs preventive and major maintenance on ground support equipment, including power sources and associated components; maintains records and tools; follows safety and security procedures; certifies work under the USAF Technical Order Program; and dispatches support equipment.

The position requires maintaining Air Force Reserve requirements and a schedule aligned with unit training assemblies. Regular assignments are ART duties, though some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent may need to fly on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Work may take place indoors or outdoors. The job involves frequent physical activity and exposure to noise, changing temperatures, weather, dust, heat, fumes, damp or hard surfaces, dirty or greasy equipment, and potential cuts, burns, bruises, strains, electrical shock, and irritation from acids, fluids, or lubricants. Protective equipment must be worn as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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 be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement of being able to perform the work of a Powered Support Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity, solid-state circuitry, and safety rules related to powered support systems.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and security standards, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines and emergency generator power systems.
• Knowledge of records maintenance and documentation procedures and policies.
• Ability to read and use wiring diagrams, schematics, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides.
• Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems; and in maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and reconditioning diesel and gasoline engines.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters, including hydraulic knock-out tools, hammers, drills, valve spring compressors, and micrometers.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex electrical power generator problems.
• Ability to apply procedures and instructions to train others.
• Ability to repair non-powered equipment such as jacks, ladders, platforms, trailers, and stands.
• Ability to clean the work area or job site upon completion of work.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials accounting and security.
• Knowledge of the USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment placement around aircraft, radio discipline, and flight-line driving procedures.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must comply with random drug testing as a testing-designated position.
• Must be able to perform work involving frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement; work in awkward positions or cramped areas; and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds. Heavier items are lifted using jacks, hoists, or helpers.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, or emergency overtime.
• May be required to fly on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.
• Must follow safety procedures and use protective equipment such as protective eyewear, hearing protection, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit as a Federal employee.
• Depending on position type, must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, overhaul, service, and dispatch powered ground support equipment.
• Train reservists in the accomplishment of assigned maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on ground power support systems.
• Perform major maintenance on ground support equipment, including power sources, major components, support components, and associated components.
• Maintain records and document maintenance actions.
• Maintain and control tools; clean work areas and equipment.
• Follow established safety and security rules and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Certify work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.
• Dispatch support equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal civil service benefits.
• Potential recruitment incentive, if authorized.
• Potential relocation incentive, if authorized.
• Potential PCS payment, if authorized under applicable rules.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying Federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

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