Aircraft Mechanic at Charleston

JOB SUMMARY:

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. They 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.

 

Air Reserve Technician (ART) Positions:  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 Reserves.  Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position & unit) on their application.

WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information.  You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.  **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

 

Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Military AFSC and grade: 2A551D/E-5

DUTIES:Back to top

• Performs inspection and troubleshooting on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.

• Positions, maintains, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.

• Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.

• 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.

 

THE HOURLY RATE FOR THIS POSITION IS: $21.16 - $24.68

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; (e.g. WG-8800  Aircraft Overhaul Group, dated May 1969).  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.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 

1.  Ability to Do the Work of the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Without More Than Normal Supervision

 

2.  Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces. 

3.  Knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies such as ejection seats, nuclear shielding, or similar self-contained systems.

 

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

5.  Knowledge of supply procedures, the publications order system, tool, equipment and material accounting and security and documentation procedures. 

6.  Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources.

 

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Performs uncommon tours of duty.

• May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for TDY purpose.

• Maybe required to work overtime

• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.

• This is an ART enlisted 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. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, may also be assigned some non ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy lifting (80 lbs and over). Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over). Reaching above the shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 4 Hours/day. Hours of sanding are 4 Hours/day. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted). If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Hydrazine and Halon. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others. Working alone.

 

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

 

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit.  The 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.

 

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Charleston, Company: Air Force Personnel Center.