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This National Guard position is for a Flight Engineer, Position Description Number D2306000 and is part of the 179th AW, Ohio Air National Guard.
This position is located in an Air National Guard Aviation Unit, Operations Directorate. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as a flight engineer for the C-130 and/or helicopter aircraft; and to perform staff support duties. This is a developmental position to D2303000, Flight Engineer (Instructor), GS-2185-10.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Ohio Air National Guard. 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Ohio Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
09/15/2017 to 10/30/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
10
No
OH-10045863-AF-17-249
479581100
As a Flight Engineer, GS-2185-09, you will perform the following duties:
1. Performs pre- and post -flight inspections. Performs preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness; inspects and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual. Functionally checks all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers. Identifies and documents discrepancies to ensure the accomplishment of minor and/or major repairs; initiates requests for worker(s) to repair, service, or inspect the aircraft. Maintains records and forms covering flights, repairs, maintenance, inspections, and service. Reviews aircraft maintenance documentation and ensures aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manuals. Coordinates with aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure timely completion of unscheduled and programmed maintenance. Operates and regulates, environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. Conducts post-flight inspection, identifying any maintenance requirements and submitting work requests. Completes flight documentation. (35%)
2. Performs flight engineering duties. Operates and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. During all phases of aircraft operation, monitors engine and aircraft systems performance, analyzes instrument readings, and identifies abnormal indications, or component/system malfunctions. Provides pilot with assessment of mission impact of aircraft component or system malfunctions and recommends or accomplishes corrective actions. Isolates malfunctioning component and determine the seriousness of the malfunction. Determines and takes appropriate action to correct, bypass or deactivate malfunctioning system or individual component. Operates, controls, monitors, troubleshoots, adjusts and/or repairs major aircraft systems including but not limited to the: fire suppression and the subsystems for fire prevention, detection and suppression; cable tension regulators, environmental components and temperature controls. In the event of fire, notifies crew and directs emergency/corrective procedures such as changing aircraft altitude. If needed, activates the fire suppression system to flood area of aircraft with fire suppressant. Protects crew and passengers from injury or death by ensuring that the fire suppressant is not improperly activated. Monitors air traffic control transmissions, assists in navigation, and advises pilot of deviations. Interprets weather data, reviews or accomplishes weight and balance, and analyzes approach and departure procedures to compute takeoff and landing performance. Computes in flight data to include: power settings, airspeeds, altitudes, cruise performance, airdrop performance, and aerial refueling performance. Records fuel consumption, range, and in flight performance data. (45%)
3. Reviews aircraft incidents, operational hazards, and accident reports, bulletins, and directives pertinent to flying safety. Based on the specialized knowledge of the unit's mission and related programs ensures all requisites involved in mission planning are ascertained and all necessary coordination is accomplished. Ensures safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support, and airlift support requirements. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF). Ensures pertinent and time sensitive information is disseminated in a timely manner. Establishes controls to ensure Flight Engineers constantly monitor and review information delivered through FCIF program. Manages all paper and electronic media used to construct FCIF library and constantly evaluates effectiveness of chosen format. Coordinates with Wing, MAJCOM, and Civilian agencies to obtain most current and accurate information to include in FCIF publications. (20%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E-4 through E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: 1A1X1
***This vacancy is open Nationwide to Members of the Air National Guard, or those who are eligible to become a member of the Ohio Air National Guard.***
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
If 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.
***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***
If 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.
You 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):
1. Ability to Inspect
2. Engineering and Technology
3. Operations
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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