Aircraft Mechanic

AIRCRAFT MECHANICDepartment of the Air ForceAir National Guard UnitsOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/03/2019 to 09/17/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

WG 10

##### Salary

$21.49 to $25.08 per hour

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation2 vacancies in the following location:-Bangor, MERelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position

Description Number D1366000 and is part of the ME 101st Aircraft

Maintenance Squadron, National Guard.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesINTRODUCTION: These positions are located within a National Guard

aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to

inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components,

and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.DUTIES:(1) Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive

maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly,

preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special

inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil

sampling. Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing

gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical,

pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and

exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow

reels, hoists, and pylons.(2) Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned

and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring

devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments

and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists

specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components

such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine

mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear

mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, fuel,

hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed

equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive

assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and

elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed

auxiliary power units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and

transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of

the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft

to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections

prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and

hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make

the aircraft unsafe for flight.(3) May be required to perform user and organizational level

maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection,

repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories,

controls, stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews

nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned

equipment.(4) Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records,

complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other

forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function

in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts

and tools to perform assigned duties.(5) Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to

drill status guard members. Observes work and ensures compliance

with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.(6) Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping

regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly

stored, protected, maintained and secured.(7) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness

evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility and

command support exercises. May be required to perform such

additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft

fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions

loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of

facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope

with natural disasters or civil emergencies.(8) Performs other duties as assigned.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential10

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you

are eligible for military membership, please contact a National

Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in

a compatible military assignment in the employing state's

National Guard, required prior to the effective date of

placement.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes

concurrence with these requirements as a condition of

employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard

must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the

National Guard in the military grade listed in this

announcement.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for

Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background

investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications Two Positions, A FlightAREA OF CONSIDERATION:AREA I: All permanent and indefinite Excepted Technicians in the

Maine Air National Guard and personnel with reemployment rights to

MeANG positions.AREA II: All Enlisted of the Maine Air National Guard.Military Grades: E6 & BelowCompatible Military Assignments: 2A5X1, 2A5X2, 2A5X4,

2A3X7GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has

provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft

parts, accessories, and components and to make adjustments and

settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in

the use of hand tools and test equipment.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have eighteen (18) months

experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning,

troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor

mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or

modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics,

and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions

and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded

mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and

re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes,

hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit

to be returned to its shipping container.EducationIf you are using Education to qualify for this position,You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support

your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must

provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education

requirements for this position.Additional informationIf you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are

required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the

Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or

you are not eligible for appointment in this agency

(https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do

not have in electronic form, view the following link for information

regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting

documentation will be used to determine if you meet the

qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally

qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared

to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your

level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported

by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or

you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are

found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred

to the selecting official for employment consideration.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies

(knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to do diversified work with tools and equipment,

requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions.

Knowledge of aircraft components and maintenance procedures.

Ability to diagnose trouble and determine remedy where overall

knowledge of all systems of aircraft is required.

Ability to inspect aircraft, determine mechanical deficiencies

and analyze results.

Ability to interpret instructional material, schematics and

specifications for complex mechanical problems on assigned

aircraft.

Your resume/ application package is subject to evaluation and

verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically

designed to verify your information. Deliberate attempts to falsify

information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing

you from employment following acceptance. Please take this

opportunity to review application and ensure its accuracy.Intentional false statements, deception or fraud in this application

and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview

associated with the examination process, could result in an

individual being fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); eligibilities

may be cancelled; an individual may be denied an appointment, or may

be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731).

Any information submitted may be investigated.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application

Package which includes:

Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week,

dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of

employment and duties performed.

It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and

Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume

or on a separate document. All information provided during the

application process will be verified. Failure to address all

General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in

non-selection for an interview.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- 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 ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online

application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation

specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the

Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10594538A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will

need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not

have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning

the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting

documents to be included with your application package. You will

have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in

your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may

take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,

complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem

appropriate and click to continue with the application

process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete

in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application,

verify the required documentation is included with your application

package, and submit the application.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS

account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your

applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application

Status will appear along with the date your application was last

updated. For information on what each Application Status means,

visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationCara MacVanePhone(207) 430-6019Fax(207) 626-4246Emailcara.e.macvane.civ@mail.milAddressME 101st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

105 Maineiac Ave

Bangor, ME 04401

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a

confirmation notification by email. Your application will be

evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your

eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you

will receive another notification regarding the status of your

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submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

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