Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCANG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Air National Guard.

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-12, you will direct, monitor or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft; work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations; work with, coordinate and oversee the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics; coordinate and oversee the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft; review, train and prepare to perform battle damage assessment/repair; participate in mission generation/regeneration operations; direct multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations; expedite aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns; perform preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; serve as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft; work closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status, requests and coordinates specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints; control and perform work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel; assign maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics; coordinate with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements; observe and inspect performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy; accomplish operational tests of aircraft systems and components; direct and perform the ground movement of aircraft; launch, recover, park and service aircraft; perform end of runway inspection; install, remove, inspect and adjust aerial delivery systems to mission requirements; diagnose and solve malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex state of the art computerized and/or non computerized diagnostic and precision equipment, by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components; perform/oversee maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting and corrosion control; may be required to assist DEPOT level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies; ensure all mission associated support (-21) equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment; ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft; provide technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions; perform 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; work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight; must make decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission; clear Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives; evaluate and certify effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the tasks; determine experience and skill level of assigned personnel. Maintains Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members; Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW); may be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies; comply with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations; ensure that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained.; perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E6/TSgt to E7/MSgt)

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 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.

How you will be evaluated

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):

--Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces is required.

--Knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.--Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required.

--Skill in the removal, replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts.

--Skill in connecting, meshing and adjusting surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another.

--Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges.