AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC in the FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHEAST, INDUSTRIAL EXECUTION DEPT (6.2), PRODUCTION TRADES DIV (6.2.1) 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 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: performing all phases of maintenance, overhaul, and repair on aircraft within a Depot-level Maintenance Interverbal Environment; disassembling, modifying, repairing, and reassembling major airframes and associated systems-including hydraulics, fuel, oil, landing gear, and gearboxes-in strict accordance with prescribed tolerances and technical manuals; interpreting blueprints and other technical data to a high degree of skill; and utilizing of all standard and specialized tools required for aircraft rework.

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 Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes.
• You will disassemble components/systems and determine the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft.
• You will Install, align, and adjust complete new systems.
• You will connect related systems, such as hydraulic/pneudraulic and cable systems to newly installed or repaired units.
• You will provide guidance to other employees.
• You will use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.