AIRCRAFT ORDANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

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This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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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 for WG-6600 - Armament Work Family.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 - Armament Work 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 an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic 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.

Ability to use special and standard test equipment, gauges, and hand tools.

Knowledge of a variety of technical data such as manufacturers handbooks and specifications, technical orders, operating instructions and special instructions relative to explosive or incendiary device and safety precautions related thereto.

2. Knowledge of egress and jettison systems used on assigned aircraft and the practices, methods, and processes necessary to test, troubleshoot, inspect, modify and repair them.

Knowledge of shop mathematics. Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles associated with egress and jettison systems. 3.

Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints. Knowledge of applicable personnel, manpower, time, and attendance, and budgeting instructions, guidelines, and requirements.

Ability to follow budgeting directives, instructions, and procedures. 4. Ability to maintain good memory skills, good judgment, and ingenuity.

Skill in mental application required to plan and lay out work, to maintain alertness and concentration, or to maintain a certain degree of muscular and visual coordination. 5.

Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations and technical orders. Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials accounting and security.

Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. Ability to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. Conditions of Employment cont'd: 1.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.

Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA).

The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2.

This is an assignment to a PACAF unit which requires special handling. 3. Must be certified in egress/jettison systems work. Must also be recertified every 18 months. 4.

Individual must possess a minimum of a SECRET security clearance based upon a National Agency Check (NAC) (or higher investigation) within the last 5 years to be eligible for Special Program Access upon arrival at gaining unit.

5. May be required to fly in military aircraft for TDY purposes. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lbs and over). Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds).

Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs). Light lifting (under 15 lbs). Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs). Light carrying (under 15 lbs). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week.

Hours of pulling hand over hand are 1 hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 2 hours/day.

Hours of standing are 4 hour/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only are 8 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms.

Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception.

Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (aid permitted).

If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside and inside (other than normal commuting).

Excessive heat. Excessive cold. Excessive humidity. Excessive dampness or chilling. Dry atmospheric conditions. Excessive noise, intermittent. Dust. Solvents (decreasing agents). Grease and oils.

Radiant energy. Electrical energy. Slippery or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Explosives. Working closely with others.

Working alone. Double shifts or more. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.

Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve.

Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.

A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.

The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.

honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to test, troubleshoot, inspect, modify and repair egress/jettison systems used on assigned aircraft; instruct reservists and other employees augmenting teams to accomplish repair, modification, removal or installation; serve as team leader of foregoing teams and accomplish operational tests of all components of said systems.

Duties: Accomplishes scheduled inspections of egress systems. Using prescribed job guides and technical data which may require interpretation and or adaptation.

Serves as organization technical expert in all matters regarding egress/jettison systems.

Troubleshoots egress and jettison systems on operational aircraft and aircraft undergoing repair, overhaul, and modification.

Performs operational (or simulated operational) tests of egress and canopy jettison systems to ensure proper operation of all components using canopy blow testers, specialized test gauges, and push/pull spring scales.

Makes an operational or simulated operational test of egress systems ensuring that all components operate properly.

Inspects all explosive devices and performs continuity test of all firing circuits on egress, jettison and canopy actuating systems of the aircraft.