POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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.

The Screen-out Element for this position is ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-5378-10 without more than normal supervision such as: Performing mechanical and automotive electrical repairs for various types of Ground Support Equipment; Examining ground support equipment to: locate area of defective operation/breakdown, diagnose malfunction, determine depth of repair or rework required, and material requirements; Assembling and reassembling various systems and components of ground support equipment and replacing or repairing parts to complete repairs; AND Measuring and working within close tolerances, clearances, and specifications.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 troubleshoot repairs, modify, and test a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and air conditioning aviation ground support units.
• You will disassemble various systems and components of Aviation Ground Support Equipment and replaces or repairs necessary parts such as bearings, ignition units, magnate units, steering systems and similar assemblies.
• You will repair, align, inspect and test various systems, such as power drives, transmissions, clutches, hydraulic actuators, pumps, valves and control systems.
• You will remove and replace major components such as engines (diesel and gas), generators, and jet start engines.