AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC 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-8200 - Fluid Systems Maintenance Family QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8200 - Fluid Systems Maintenance 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 perform the work of an AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC with little to no 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 follow oral and written instructions. 2. Skill and knowledge in the use of standard hand and power tools/equipment, materials accounting and security. 3.

Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data, and Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. 4.

Ability to remove and install aircraft pneudraulic systems, equipment or accessories. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of aircraft pneudraulic systems. 6.

Ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment, ability to test complete pneudraulic systems, ability to document in aircraft forms/MIS, clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work, ability to overhaul, repair, calibrate or fabricate aircraft pneudraulic equipment, ability to troubleshoot aircraft pneudraulic equipment of moderate complexity.10\.

Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and technical orders. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D: 1.

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

Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies.

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

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.

The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment.

Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010.

Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508).

Drug testing is a condition of employment. 3. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) involved in the removing, installing, troubleshooting, interrogating, overhauling, adjusting, testing, modifying, calibrating, and repairing of complex integrated aircraft pneudraulic systems and equipment on board conventional/nuclear certified aircraft supported by the organization and to provide training to and evaluation of all assigned personnel, e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein.

DUTY 1: Conducts scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and periodic inspections on all pneudraulically operated systems on/off aircraft in accordance with established procedures.

DUTY 2: Performs troubleshooting of complex integrated pneudraulic systems of related on/off equipment for assigned and/or transient aircraft to include support equipment.

DUTY 3: Performs off-equipment maintenance and bench checks to support the repair cycle. DUTY 4: Utilizes safety practices and tool control procedures to maintain a safe and clean work area.

DUTY 5: Prepares/executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military.