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ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a combination of Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician duties responsible for modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/17/2025 to 05/10/2025
Salary
$29.03 to - $33.85 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Robins AFB, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-260410-12672230-WHW
Control number
828696100

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Modifies, overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains ground and airborne electronics equipment of moderate complexity or a systems of limited complexity.
  • Troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and tests complex electrical systems, components, and accessories with intricate wiring systems under actual or ground power.
  • Uses and maintains hand tools.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Documents work assignments through the use of AFTO Form 781 series and Core Automated Maintenance Systems computer terminals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family. 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. Must complete Initial Electrical or Avionics Training from an accredited Vocational/Technical College or University or related Military technical training.

The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the Work Without More Than Normal Supervision.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Must be able to perform a combination of Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician duties. Responsible for modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity. Work also involves troubleshooting, modifying, repairing, and testing aircraft electrical systems and equipment and performing final functional and operational tests of complex electrical systems and components. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Use of Test Equipment: Electronics
Theory of Electronics
Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Thorough knowledge of operating electrical principles such as microminiaturized digital and solid state integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, tube circuits, antennas, signal transmission, oscillation, and amplification sufficient to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions where circuit theory must be applied.
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, principles and circuitry and a thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and their interrelationships sufficient to troubleshoot, modify, repair, and test complex electrical systems onboard aircraft such as antiskid, automatic flight control, and fuel indicating systems; and knowledge of the interface of electrical systems with hydraulic, electronic armament, instrument, and mechanical systems and assemblies.
  3. Knowledge of safety regulation, practices and procedures.
  4. Skill in the use of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, pulse and signal generators, distortion and waveform analyzers, digital data generators, digital voltmeters, frequency generators, and special test panels); and the set-up and operation of computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE). Skill to setup and operate computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment used to repair discrepancies.
  5. Skill in the use of tools and equipment common to Electronics Mechanic and Aircraft Electrician work, i.e., hand and electrical test units, e.g., meters, bridges, meggers, harness testers, locally manufactured "breakout boxes", signal generators, oscilloscopes, timing devices, calibrators, multiple function analyzers, computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment, oscilloscopes, pulse and signal generators, distortion and waveform analyzers, digital data generators, digital voltmeters, frequency and pulse generators, and special test panels.
  6. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of technical information such as technical orders, manufacturers' repair manuals, schematics, block diagrams, mathematical expressions, aircraft modification history, engineering change proposals, and manuals concerning wire codes, wiring configuration, and testing procedures.
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.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!"

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

The resume/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.

All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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