AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER

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The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis.

Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800, Aircraft Overhaul Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 4.

Skill in performing the trade and /or labor work of the group being led. 5. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees. 6.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Physical Effort: The work requires moderate to strenuous effort.

Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds). Must climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces.

Occasionally may lift and carry items in excess of 50 pounds with assistance of mechanical lifting devices or other workers.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions.

Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents (degreasing agents), electrical energy, vibration, and slippery or uneven surfaces.

Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

-Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers. -Performs work. -Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

-Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to lower grade aircraft workers and others in related trades on aircraft maintenance practices, technical aspects of new/modified systems and components, and safety practices.