AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

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This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/#url=8800.

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.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Element) 2.

Knowledge of technical such as but not limited to the installation, operation, and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems and repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

3. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches. 4.

Knowledge in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information. 5.

Skill in the operation of diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment/systems to identify proper and improper operation of aircraft systems, components and parts. 6.

Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect.

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. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires moderate to strenuous effort.

Must stand, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time. Frequently handles items weighing up to 20 pounds, and often lift and carry assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items. May be required to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather.

Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Hydrazine and Halon.

Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts.

Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others. Working alone. Major Duties:

Apply total engine and aircraft system knowledge when troubleshooting/evaluating propulsion systems performance.

Determine degree of disassembly required to repair or replace defective parts or components, make prescribed modifications and make final adjustments to achieve acceptable propulsion systems operation.

Maintain certification on the completion of tasks requiring the use of various precision test/measurement equipment to include but not limited to Blade Blending, Rigid Borescope, Flexible Borescope w/measuring capabilities and Test Cell Operations.

Enforce and comply with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.

Coordinate and certify the work efforts of one to five subordinate technicians and other journey level mechanics. Disconnect/connect propulsion system components from/to engine.