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Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the duties, with ratings based on relevant experience and training, and knowledge of aircraft equipment assembly, installation, repair, technical practices, measuring instruments, interpreting instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), tool and equipment use and maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble aircraft or major components for overhaul or modification.
• Assist with aircraft configuration changes, refueling and defueling, and towing.
• Perform limited-complexity repairs, including replacing worn or damaged gaskets, pneudraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings, cables, and pulleys.
• Follow detailed work procedures specifying task sequences and tolerances.
• Install, align, and adjust less complex aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components.
• Repair and maintain major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform flight-line maintenance on assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of airframe mechanical systems.
• Perform post-assembly checkout, adjustments, and repairs to overhauled or modified aircraft, correcting deficiencies identified during functional check flights.
• Run engines and auxiliary power units.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Train employees with lesser skills in aircraft mechanical work activities.
• Disassemble and troubleshoot components, assemblies, and equipment; perform functional tests and calibration; and maintain them.
• Successfully complete mandatory training and other training as necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Employee training and developmental opportunities
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible veterans