AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32)

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THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: 103d Maintenance Squadron (103d MXS), East Granby, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the Connecticut Air National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided you with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series.

Experience or training which demonstrates your ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories.

Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft engines, engine components, and power trains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft.

Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series.

Experience demonstrating the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment.

Experience demonstrating the ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in installing, removing, operating, and repairing a variety of conventional and modified aircraft engines and engine accessories systems on and off the aircraft.

Knowledge and understanding of jet engine theory and the integration of the jet engine with all aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and accomplish repairs.

Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of aircraft engine systems and assemblies.

Knowledge in determining when new assemblies and/or systems should be installed, or repairs made through replacement with new parts or components.

Knowledge of the types and extent of mechanical adjustments and alignments required.

Skill in removing, replacing, and adjusting various systems and assemblies, as well as associated components and parts on aircraft engines.

Knowledge and skill in using precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and gauges.

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-6 through E-7 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103rd Airlift Wing or any subordinate unit MANPOWER NUMBER: 1062-495 POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 1071554 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Major Duties:

Position to be filled upon the vacancy of the incumbent. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more subordinates in the performance of aircraft engine mechanic work.

In addition, duties include journey level work, which involve the inspection, repair, modification, and servicing of jet air craft engine systems and components, turboprops, small gas turbines, propellers, and propulsion assemblies both on and off aircraft.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard.

The major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.

Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.

Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.

Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).

Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work assignments are performed indoors and outdoors in inclement weather; on icy, wet, and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces, or work stands; and in extreme temperature and humidity.

The incumbent is subject to dangers from toxic fumes, dust, dirt, grease, lubricants, paints, and solvents.

Dangers also involve high-pressure air and fluids, and fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces such as landing gear, speed brakes, and flaps.

Work assignments are subject to engine noise, heat blast, intake suction, rotating propellers, explosive munitions, electrical voltage, cartridge actuating devices, liquid oxygen, and fire or explosive aircraft fuels, etc.

There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, burns, electrical shock, strains, and bone fractures. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, and reach.

The incumbent frequently lifts equipment and components weighing up to 10 pounds, and often lifts and carries assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items.

Work assignments require the employee to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.