AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. PDCN: D0484000 Selecting Supervisor: Eric P.

Lumba GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.

Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

WG-11- is at least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.

Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow.

Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

In addition to journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 or WU-10 grade level, positions at this grade level may include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief.

Other positions may include responsibility for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers.

Some positions may include coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft.

Other positions may include serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification.

The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed.

Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Major Duties:

Performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.

Number of aircraft to be assigned to an incumbent is predetermined by taking into account such factors as the complexity, size, and maintenance requirements of aircraft, the unit mission requirement to have Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer on board during missions, etc.

Diagnoses problems with all aircraft system and components, perform required repairs and accomplishes required preventive maintenance.

Serves as a point of contact for assigned aircraft, receiving written and verbal discrepancies from pilots and diagnosing problems.

Documents deficiencies, malfunctions, and the repairs required to return aircraft to serviceable condition.

Contacts Allied Shops personnel to perform specialist working such areas as sheet metal, avionics, propeller-rotor, engine, etc., and oversees the work performed.

Assigns and directs the work of one or more subordinate air-craft mechanic(s) to include less than journeyman level.

Accompanies pilot during flights to locate discrepancies that are not evident during ground operation.

May perform duties as a crew member (Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer) during assigned missions on aircraft with that requirement.

Performs the full range of preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces.

Using a variety of methods including test equipment, visual checks, and instruments diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.

Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components, and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft.

Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjusts to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.

Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.

Accomplishes or monitors the performance of periodic inspection, daily inspections, refueling /defueling of aircraft, and all servicing operations.

Plans and conducts a flight training program for drill status crew chiefs to include maintenance instruction for assigned aircraft, the use of hand and arm signals used, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, aircraft loading, hoist operations, emergency procedures, etc.

Performs duties as a Flight Mechanic/Flight Engineer Bas required to carryout the unit mission, and as such carries out pre-flight, inflight, and post flight duties. Performs other duties as assigned.