This position is part of the TX SAO, and is located in Gatesville, Texas. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Quality Assurance Specialist and is responsible for providing continuous maintenance and logistical information to the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF) commander and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems matters. The QA is the most proficient maintenance technician.
Summary
This position is part of the TX SAO, and is located in Gatesville, Texas. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Quality Assurance Specialist and is responsible for providing continuous maintenance and logistical information to the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF) commander and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems matters. The QA is the most proficient maintenance technician.
Nationwide - Open to public - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States, Texas Army National Guard Membership is Required.
As a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to
Training Instruction:
Responsible for the integration process to determine a new maintainer's proficiency and corresponding maintainer designation.
Oversees the initial integration counseling event that includes but is not limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities.
Executes and manages the Commanders Aviation Maintenance Training Program and the Commanders Aviation and Standardization Program for UAS Crewmembers.
Trains and evaluates all UAS Air Crew Member (ACM) for the Crew Chief Training Program (CCTP). Responsible for progression, currency and sustainment of ACM's.
Prepares for and presents instruction.
Flight Operations:
Responsible for the safe execution of all MOS specific flight line operations necessary to meet mission requirements for the applicable UAS assigned to the TUASOF.
Responsible for runway inspection and or unmanned aircraft vertical takeoff surface preparation.
Ensures that only designated mission essential personnel will approach to within 50 feet of an UA that has been inspected for flight operations.
Ensures that only designated mission essential personnel will approach to within 50 feet of an UA that has been inspected for flight operations.
Attends all Mission Briefs to communicate and coordinate runway operations with flight crews.
Ensures the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections.
Operates light utility motor vehicles, up to two and a half ton, to transport self and others to worksites that are remote from the immediate shop facility, between installation airfields, or emergency repair sites when required.
Responsibilities for ensuring site compliance with HAZMAT policies and procedures.
Assists the Safety Officer with offsite emergency/recovery operations.
Administrative
Responsible for the preparation and management of forms and records required to manage maintenance, control the use, and report warranty actions and deficiencies on UAS and associated ground support equipment.
Responsible for managing the TUASOF AMTP records.
Ensures DA Form 3513 is prepared and maintained for each maintainer who is conducting maintenance, service, modifications, or inspections to any aircraft or component. Responsible for in processing new Maintainers ensuring Maintainers present their training records to the commander or the commander's designated representative within 14 calendar days of arrival at the unit.
Responsible for maintaining historical files of each maintainer who undergoes any change of duty station for one year.
Conducts compliance inspections of UAS maintenance forms and records and monitors files of required forms and records applicable to specifications.
Aircraft Maintenance
Provides technical assistance on all UAS maintenance matters to UAS operators, UAS maintenance crews or contractor support personnel.
Coordinates and recommends solutions to any difficulty encountered having to do with maintenance techniques, work accomplished, technical compliance with directives, or any other support requirements needed.
Functions as the primary UAS maintenance liaison between the State Army Aviation officials, NGB, PM-UAS, and Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) personnel for issues pertaining to UAS maintenance parts, repairs and documentation issues.
Performs Quality Assurance (QA) inspections and evaluations of unit or facility performed unmanned aircraft system maintenance and repair, in support of organizational, intermediate, and/or depot maintenance on the UAS equipment set assigned to the unit or facility.
Monitors test equipment and special tools for calibration and serviceability.
Conducts Inspections on Army unmanned aircraft systems and any components as a part of or separate from the end? items.
Inspects aircraft fuselage and airframes, landing gears, tires, power trains, drive trains, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, rotor, transmission, instruments, armaments, and/or all systems required to make the aircraft a total mission capable system to include the launchers, Tactical Automatic Landing System, Ground Control Stations, tactical vehicles, generators, environmental control units and all other ground support equipment related to the UAS system.
Coordinates maintenance procedures for nonstandard repair applications between a LAR, original equipment manufacturer, CFSR, or the specified project management office.
Coordinates with logistics readiness center for any additional maintenance support.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:
GS-1910-11, NGD2694000
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas National Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please visit or contact a Texas National Guard recruiter before applying for this position.
Areas of Consideration:
Nationwide Excepted. This includes:
All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard.
All current members of the Texas Army/Air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army/Air National Guard.
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.
Remarks:
The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
This is a Bargaining Unit position.
Selected candidate must have a positive NAC (National Agency Check).
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within 1 year from appointment date.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate, to perform temporary duty assignments.
Must be able to complete Aircraft Weight and Balance Training within 1 year from appointment date.
Direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Military Requirements
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a military assignment in the Texas National Guard.
Military Assignments:
Warrant Officer BR: 15
Enlisted CMF: 15
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience Required
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting at least 36 months experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in the area of specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e. special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
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)
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To 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/12112649
A 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/.
Once 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 application.
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