AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

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This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This is a Permanent WG-8268-10 AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0097000 is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining unit position.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard.

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

Maximum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) Minimum Military Grade - A1C (E-3) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which demonstrates knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems.

Must have ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work.

WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling systems and major components of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Experience diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning and examining parts for corrosion, wear, scratches, cracks or other damage, replacing gaskets and other worn parts, and reassembling accessories.

Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedy when overall knowledge of the entire system is necessary in order to correct a malfunction.

Experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Experience using and interpreting technical manuals, specifications and publications. Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2A6X4 is optimum. Major Duties:

• Performs organizational and intermediate maintenance on aircraft fuel systems, components, and equipment to include fuel cells, drop tanks, regulators, pumps, relief valves and fuel accessories.
• Performs required maintenance activities associated with time compliance technical orders (TCTC) involving aircraft fuel systems, inflight refueling systems and related components.
• Performs leak check of aircraft fuel systems by visual inspection or by removal of panels and dye tracing fuel leaks. Determines serviceability of fuel cell sealant and replaces it when required.
• Examines faulty components and determines feasibility of repair, replacement and/or need for submitting unsatisfactory reports.
• Repairs, reassembles, and installs fuel system components and performs operational tests using bench and other related test equipment.
• Diagnoses and overhauls fuel accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, scratches, cracks or other damage.
• Replaces gaskets and worn parts, reassembles accessories, adjusts and tests to insure proper operation in accordance with standards in technical data.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG, and DE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.