AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32), Position Description Number D1637000 and is part of the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

MILITARY GRADES: E-6 though E-7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series.

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.

In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, 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.

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

The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

This position requires knowledge and skill in the following areas to carry out work assignments: 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. Major Duties:

This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House).

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 aircraft engine systems and components, turboprops, small gas turbines, propellers, and propulsion assemblies both on and off aircraft.

DUTIES: Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.

Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.

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

Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work.

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

Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc.

Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.

Ensures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line.

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).

As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks.

On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.

Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts.