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This is an indefinite position that may convert to permanent without further competition.

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to inspect aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Connecticut Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Connecticut Air National Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Connecticut Air National Guard recruiter at (860) 292-2502 before applying for this position.

The major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Determines test method, and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
• Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.
• Applies magnetic particle and/or liquid penetrant inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy off laws in a variety of parts.
• Uses and maintains tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors. May work in inclement weather on icy, wet, hot, and slippery ramps, work stands, ladders, and in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to the dangers of toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating aircraft surfaces such as speed brakes, flaps, and landing gear, engine noise, heat blast, and intake suction. The Technician may be subject to dangers of high voltage, chemicals, dust, dirt, grease, lubricants, paints, solvents, propeller hazard, confined space, x-ray radiation, and explosive and chemical munitions processing operations.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers is required. Both hands and good eyesight required. Work requires stooping, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing in, on, or through aircraft with equipment.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
• Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license.
• Incumbent may be required to pass higher level education for follow-on training for new processes or inspection techniques.
• May require addition certification based on the new advanced processes with the Generation four and five Aircraft (i.e. Laser Shearography, Thermography, and specialized ultrasonic methods).

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to set up and operate test equipment, use test apparatus to apply tests to material or products, record readings, observe and record established reactions, and classify according to defined categories.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess the required length of specialized experience in the following:

WG-05 REQUIRES 6 MONTHS:

• Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use common hand tools and make repetitive repairs.
• Experience demonstrating basic knowledge of the type of work performed by the occupational series.
• Experience providing assistance to the journeyman by performing the simpler and routine duties of the trade.

WG-08 REQUIRES 12 MONTHS:

• Experience or training in using ultrasonic and/or eddy current inspection techniques; and test apparatus to apply tests to materials or products, observing and recoding established reactions and interpreting results.
• Experience evaluating test results of engine oil and other fluid samples for spectrometric oil analysis; and performing scheduled inspections of testing equipment.

WG-10 REQUIRES 18 MONTHS:

• Experience or training in using ultrasonic and/or eddy current inspection techniques to observe, measure, and detect discontinuities and flaws.
• Experience classifying test results, identifying material deficiencies and recommending courses of action for items of equipment.
• Experience recommending engine components to be inspected and forwarding results to the appropriate authority.
• Experience performing scheduled inspections of testing equipment ensuring compliance with established technical regulations and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to identify, locate, and measure hidden and subsurface flaws, corrosion, and separation in bonded and honeycomb structures; integrity of welds; precision dimensional and volume measurements; and hardness of materials.
• Ability to follow technical orders engineering drawings, technical data, workbooks, and NDI literature to determine inspection requirements and area(s) to be examined.
• Ability to make independent determinations during the inspection process to select the inspection technique required and the calibration procedure; and evaluate defects, their nature, size, scope, and exact locations, and independently determine if the article should be accepted or rejected.
• Ability to plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
• Knowledge and skills found at the journeyman level, the ability to plan and accomplish a functional shop maintenance program is essential.
• Skill in surveillance and troubleshooting techniques and has the ability to correctly analyze findings given the equipment and Technical orders at hand.
• Ability to specify needed repair processes and/or modification of repairable products.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.

MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Appointment): Enlisted: E-3 through E-6
UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Maintenance Group (MXG) Or any subordinate unit
MANPOWER NUMBER: 1049-965
POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 8182881

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is covered by the medical monitoring program. Individual selected must undergo a preemployment physical examination prior to appointment. This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: Individual selected at a lower level will be issued a Statement of Difference. Predicated upon qualifications, individual could be hired at the WG-10 grade. An individual selected for this position at the lower grade will progressively be advanced to WG-10 upon achievement of required qualifications without further competition.

How you will be evaluated

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

Please ensure you follow all instructions carefully. Once the application process is complete, a review of your 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. Applicant must ensure resume and any other required supporting documentation clearly portrays that s/he meets the required experience level for the position. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.