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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
WR-ALC

Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$23.13 - $34.89 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5 - 10
Promotion potential
10
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
AFMC-13072470-CRB-FLYER
Control number
885954200

Duties

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Performs troubleshooting on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.

Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.

Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with
aircraft maintenance and repair.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a
safe and clean work area.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1, 2, or 3-year probationary OR trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
  • The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

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WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting

Ideal Candidate:
Should complete Aviation Maintenance (A&P) Training from an accredited Vocational/Technical College or University or related Military technical training.

Must be able to install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

WR-ALC Mission: Dedicated to providing depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development to major weapon systems. Check out the WR-ALC's mission videohere!

An Air Force Civilian Service career offers everything you could want in a job: quality of life, career growth opportunities, job security, competitive compensation and benefits, work life balance, an Award-Winning Workplace, and perhaps most importantly, personal satisfaction of service. Former military? You can continue to serve the Air Force as a civilian after your active-duty career!

Agency contact information

Michael Weddington
Phone
478-472-5230
Email
michael.weddington@us.af.mil
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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