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PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$42.99 - $50.15

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics in overhauling, repairing, and testing aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems at a naval air facility in California, while also developing and delivering hands-on training to other staff on these systems.

It's ideal for an experienced aircraft mechanic who enjoys supervising others, troubleshooting complex equipment under pressure, and sharing technical knowledge through instruction.

Candidates should have a strong background in aviation maintenance and the ability to handle both hands-on repairs and teaching roles.

Key Requirements

  • Expert ability to independently overhaul, repair, modify, assemble, adjust, and test complex aircraft hydraulic, pneudraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Proven leadership and supervision skills in guiding pneudraulic systems mechanics and workers
  • Experience troubleshooting, performing functional and operational checks, disassembling, examining, and reassembling aircraft accessories
  • Knowledge of ordering/replacing parts, checking dimensions and tolerances, and making necessary corrections for serviceability
  • Ability to develop and deliver technical training on aircraft pneudraulic systems, including theory, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures
  • Strong communication skills to train personnel at various levels and coordinate with support groups in daily operations
  • Capacity to perform effectively in high-pressure and stressful situations, including preventive maintenance on equipment

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCT LINES DIVSION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY LEAD OR SUPERVISE I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including: 1) Overhaul, repair, modify, assemble, adjust and test complex aircraft accessories relating to hydraulic, pneudraulic, pneudraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems; 2) Troubleshoot and perform functional and operational checks on same; 3) Disassemble, examine, route for process, assemble, modify assigned hydraulic, pneudraulic, pneumatic and electrical accessories; 4) Order and replace prescribed parts, check dimensions and tolerances of parts to determine the serviceability, making corrections as necessary; 5) Able to deal with and provide quality training to personnel of various levels and communicate with personnel and support groups in the day-to-day operations of this shop; 6) Perfom effectively in pressure and stressful situations; 7) Works in the Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Trade and leads Pneudraulic Systems Mechanics and/or Pneudraulic Systems Workers at any given time.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will perform training development functions in the assigned subject matter and assists with development of general aviation technical training courses and lessons.
  • You will instruct on the theory, operation, function, troubleshooting procedures, checks and adjustments, maintenance and repair of aircraft pneudraulic systems, components, tools and equipment used for repair of aviation aircraft and components.
  • You will make modifications to adapt material to students, ensure the total time, training devices used, and topics are in accordance with approved POIs and lesson plans.
  • You will use prescribed texts, student outlines, advance sheets, worksheets, technical and field manuals schematics, logic diagrams, and miscellaneous publications in preparation and conduct of the instruction
  • You will perform preventive maintenance as required on assigned equipment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12892472-26-LR