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 Group.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG 8200-Fluid Systems Maintenance Group.

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 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. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data. Ability to install aircraft pneudraulic systems, equipment or accessories. 2.

Skill in the use of standard hand and power tools of the trade. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of aircraft pneudraulic systems. 4.

Ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment. Ability to overhaul, repair or fabricate aircraft pneudraulic equipment. Ability to calibrate aircraft pneudraulic equipment. 5.

Ability to troubleshoot aircraft pneudraulic equipment of moderate complexity. Ability to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. Ability to test complete pneudraulic systems. 6.

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

Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 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.

Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs). Light lifting (under 15 lbs).

Moderate carrying (15-44lbs). Light carrying (under 15 lbs). Hours of straight pulling are 1 hour/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are1 hour/week. Hours of pushing are 1 hour/week.

Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 4 hours/week. Hours of standing are 10 hours/week. Hours of crawling are 1 hour/week.

Hours of kneeling are 1 hour/week. Hours of repeated bending are 3 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. Hearing (without aid). ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside. 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. 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. Working on ladders or scaffolding.

Vibration. Working closely with others. Working alone. 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) to test, troubleshoot, repair and modify aircraft pneudraulic systems and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth therein.

Duty 1 - Conducts scheduled periodic maintenance inspections on all hydraulically operated systems on aircraft.

Makes visual inspection on all systems possible by checking such items as reservoir fluid level, brake pucks for clearance, visual conditions of lines, shock struts for fluid and height of piston level, accumulators for air pressure, removing filters and cleaning or replacing.

Duty 2 - Troubleshoots all hydraulic systems on both local and transient aircraft. Using portable test equipment diagnoses any malfunctions. Using portable test equipment diagnoses any malfunctions.

Duty 3 - Makes initial technical order changes and follow-ups by bench tests. Disassembles pneudraulic systems by removing covers, poppets, springs, cam seals, pistons, valves and valve seats.

Duty 4 - Utilizes safety practices and procedures and complies with security regulations, directives, and policies.

Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all appropriate safety and health directives. Duty 5 - Controls tools.

Ensures tools are properly marked, calibrated (if necessary), and are secured when area is unattended.