AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC in the INDUSTRIAL EXECUTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCTION TRADES DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION, and performing common tasks as a Aircraft Engine Mechanic including: 1) Repairing aircraft systems, subsystems and assemblies; and 2) Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will troubleshoot and repair operational engines in aircraft or modified engines in test cells if correcting the defects will require extensive disassembly.
• You will determine methods of repairs to use, degree of disassembly necessary and serviceability of parts or rework required before reassembly.
• You will repair and rework engine parts and components, and replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• You will oversee a segment of total engine assembly, and advise and assist lower graded workers in solving technical problems.
• You will use measuring devices to detect and locate source(s) of vibration in propellers, reduction gears, or engine rotors to check engine combustion and to read multiple parameters in oil, air vacuum, and torque.
• You will identify and choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, adapt repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory systems, anticipate tools and parts required, and set up work areas.