AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This position is an Indefinite Reimbursable WG-8852-10 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0479000 and is part of the MO TASMG Shop. This is a bargaining position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard.

Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - CW2 (W-2) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess general experience, education or training which has provided you 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.

WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience in the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair and ground testing of assemblies, systems and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

Experience repairing, rebuilding or overhauling aircraft systems and major components using the tools of the trade; skill to align, adjust and rig systems and controls after the replacement of parts, components and major repairs; operate a variety of measurement, test and diagnostic equipment utilized in troubleshooting and repair of aircraft; inspect the full range of mechanical systems with the ability to analyze existing or foreseeing problems and recommend corrective action; and use a wide variety of technical publications to include complex schematics and specifications.

Major Duties:

• Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies.
• Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.
• Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft, performs inspections prior to takeoff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.