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Aircraft Mechanic (Flightline)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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This position is located at the 149th FW, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this position is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft.


Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and wear of the military uniform. Applicants must be a current member of the National Guard or be on Active Duty and be eligible and willing for immediate transfer to the TXANG. If you are not sure you are eligible for TXANG membership, please contact a TXANG recruiter at 1-800-529-4776 before applying for this position.

 Areas of Consideration: Current Active Duty Air Force and Air National Guard Members Nationwide. This includes:

  • All current members of the National Guard and
  • All Active Duty Air members eligible for immediate membership in the TXANG.

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.


Rank Spread: E3 (A1C) - E5 (SSgt)


Remarks:

  • Shift work may be required.
  • Position may be converted to Permanent at a later date without further competition.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Veterans preference is not applicable in this agency.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/21/2017 to 02/06/2018
Salary
$23.59 to - $27.51 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kelly AFB, TX
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
149-17-49
Control number
463886800

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Duties

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Aircraft Mechanic (Flightline)
  • Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft.
  • Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft.
  • Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.
  • Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:
WG-8852-12, D1525000

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit is mandatory.

Compatible Military Assignment (per UMD):  Applicants need not be assigned to the position to apply or be considered; however, applicant must be Duty AFSC assigned to a compatible position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations upon selection.

AFSC: 2A3X3

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Required 

To qualify at the WG-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting at least 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.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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