Aircraft Engine Mechanic

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANICDepartment of the Air ForceHeadquarters, Air Force Reserve CommandOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/10/2019 to 05/16/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

WG 10

##### Salary

$51,528 to $60,252 per year$24.69-28.87 PH

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocationfew vacancies in the following location:-Barksdale AFB, LARelocation expenses reimbursedYes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in

accordance with agency policy.Telework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view

Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT

information.This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of

the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted

to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition,

ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF

Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of

military training per month.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air

Reserve Technician (ART); must meet all requirements of the

Personal Reliability Program for controlled PRP positions.

Performs troubleshooting on a variety of complete operational

aircraft reciprocating or gas turbine engines in aircraft on the

flight line, or rebuilt or modified engines in test cells.

Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft engines, their

assemblies and components.

Uses a variety of test equipment, hand and power tools; utilizes

safety practices and procedures following established safety

rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.

Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft

working as a member or leader of an engine change team.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

A security clearance may be required

PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force

Regulations

Recruitment incentives may be authorized

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement

Program

Position will be subject to random drug testing

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours,

to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified

to join

AFSC 2A671C

May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to

perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

Other related duties as assigned

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the

OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8600 -

Engine Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and

experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must

meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and

training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill

necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for

which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on

the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.The screen out element for this position is to do the job of an

Aircraft Engine Mechanic without more than normal supervision.JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis

of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in

the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of gas

turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems.

2. Knowledge of engine repair practices to identify and correctly

choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, adapt

accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory

systems, to anticipate required tools and parts, and to set up the

work area.

3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of documentation procedures.

4. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as vibration

analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer

systems, data transfer sets, and test benches. Skill in the

interpretation and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals,

engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical

information

5. Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble

reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a

tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and

disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect.

6. Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and

replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and

hydraulic systems. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its

certification procedures.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours,

weekends, etc. May be required to obtain special certification

training (i.e., Red X, engine run, etc.) and security clearance.

Incumbent may be required to travel in military or commercial

aircraft when TDY is necessary and to support Air Expeditionary

Force (AEF) contingencies. May be required to performs other related

duties and shop details, as assigned.This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is

required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work

schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in

unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments

are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART

duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total

responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military

aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Employee is subject

to random drug testing.

Incumbent must maintain PRP status as a condition of employment

and must qualify for and maintain the appropriate security clearance

as well as maintaining all other PRP requirements for a controlled

position.FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Must stand, stoop,

bend, and reach. Frequently handles items weighing up to 10 pounds,

and often lift and carry assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to

assist when handling heavy or awkward items. May be required to

climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined

surfaces.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Work is performed in clean, well lighted, and well ventilated

production areas. May work outside or inside in areas that are

drafty, cold, hot, and noisy, such as aircraft hangars. Stands on

concrete or hard composition floors for long periods of time.

Frequently exposed to grease and solvents, to noise from jet

engines, drills and hammers, and to the possibility of cuts and

abrasions from handling tools. Occasionally exposed to shop / flight

line hazards.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for

appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify

the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total

number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience,

including volunteer work done through National Service Programs

(i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,

professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community;

student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical

competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable

training and experience that translates directly to paid

employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,

including volunteer experience.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For

information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be

well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy,

displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above

for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your

most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting

position, grade level, and duty location.Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in

receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal

Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of

Annuitants. Click here for more information.Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and

term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than

three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the

position.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have

direct deposit.Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may

not be used.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing

or speech difficulties click here.Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the

"Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense

deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and

payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018

through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other

payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses,

en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of

those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05

issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized

agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation

Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the

increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs

Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on

WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit:

https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%201805%20Relocation%20Allowances0.pdfHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and

responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your

eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may

affect your rating or consideration for employment.The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the

online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not

support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of

"not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not

receive further consideration for this job.All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the

assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an

ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and

apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications

and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration

as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked

by an individual with priority/preference.APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and

consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection

process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant

performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are

eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military

leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and

members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in

mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional

information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications,

please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible

for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active

AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment

(position) on the application. A military service member's statement

of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form

or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should

indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of

the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by

direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your

unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal

leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type

of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your

preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to

appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective

date of their military retirement/separation if member is on

terminal leave.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSecretDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with

your application. Other documents may be required based on the

eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the

AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents

you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are

claiming.

Online Application - Questionnaire

Resume - must include beginning and ending month and year for

each employment period, hours worked and supervisor

Registration/License - active, current registration/license if

applicable for the position

If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - a copy of your

DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a

Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service

dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming

10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit

a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the

Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable)

and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current

Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible

copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of

Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34

must be a"1").

Applicants must refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility

Guide (link provided above) for a complete list of required

documents for each eligibility you identify.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5,

United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal

agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled

veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time

they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in

lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible.

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate

military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service

dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the

character of service. The service member's military service dates

are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the

definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification"

must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or

released from active duty service in the armed forces under

honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of

submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction

of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or

higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will

begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the

type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).

Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to

verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to

appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation.

Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified

prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a

valid "certification" of service with their initial application will

be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before

the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member

is on terminal leave.OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees -

Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years)

showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or

statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Applicant

should not submit an appraisal that does not include this

information.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Copies of any

award received within the last 3 years.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyThe complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM

(ET) on 05/16/2019To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following

link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10498304To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an

account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the

prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you

click the Submit My Application button at the end of the

process.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete

Application Package which includes:

Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your

qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume,

only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest

timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is

"most recent."

It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of

all documents you submit as part of your application.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate

material or content, you will not be considered for this

vacancy.

For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours

worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week

and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your

resume does not contain this information, your application may

be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration

for this position.

A complete Application Questionnaire

Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for

information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is

10498304PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that

information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received,

accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your

documents have been processed with your application package

successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by

clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear

the virus scan.Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted

by an applicant.Agency contact informationTotal Force Service CenterPhone1-800-525-0102EmailDO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLYAddressAFRC Non-ART Locations

550 'C' Street W

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your application package is received an acknowledgement email

will be sent.If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message

acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package

will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for

consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not

qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or

incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My

Applications, and click on the more information link under the

application status for this position.If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for

checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy

notifications will not be sent to you.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

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the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

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of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/533217700. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

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