AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department 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 installation, adjusting, aligning, repair, disassembly/assembly, troubleshooting and final functional and operational tests on a variety of aircraft systems, airframes, assemblies and components such as landing gear, pumps, hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic and flight control systems; test equipment, remove and/or replace system components and determine discrepancies using visual and functional inspections of items installed; have knowledge of and use all tools and equipment, test fixtures, test stands and specialized measuring instruments; read and interpret a variety of blueprints, specifications, diagrams and instructions to perform as an aircraft mechanic.

I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

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.