AIRCRAFT EXAMINER

Full Job Description

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT EXAMINER in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT of FLTREADCEN EAST.

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 1) Examine, evaluate, and analyze the condition of aircraft, aircraft engines, and their components and accessories to determine the depth of overhaul required for the particular aircraft and engines, including as a paramount requirement, sufficient skill in and knowledge of the trades and labor work performed as it pertains to Aircraft Mechanic, Sheet Metal Mechanic, Composite/Plastic Fabricator, Aircraft Electrician and Electronics Mechanic trades.

2) Determine general condition, prescribes extent of disassembly, and specifies any departures to be made from standard overhaul process.

3) Performs minor trade work to facilitate inspections & evaluations.

Complies with all required processes and instructions for proper documentation of aviation maintenance, removals, FOD free and prior-to-closure inspections, and all other quality and safety requirements as applicable.

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 determine the condition of the aircraft, aircraft engines, or component through functional tests and visual inspections.
• You will determine which components meet quality standards and decides which can be left on the aircraft and which must be removed to give access to other components.
• You will complete paperwork to effect proper routing and sequence of work through shops in accordance with decisions made on depth of overhaul required.
• You will perform minor trade work to facilitate inspections and evaluations.
• You will perform spot cleaning, degreasing and/or removal of bubbling or loose sealant, paint or corrosion preventative compounds (CPCs) if needed and reapplies removed CPCs as necessary.