Aerospace Engineering Technician

About the role

The Aerospace Engineering Technician will perform a mix of routine and varying assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, or trouble-shooting electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems and components on aircraft.

What you will do

• Uses state of the art computerized diagnostic equipment and specialized test equipment to analyze and resolve performance discrepancies on Flight Program Operations aircraft and flight inspection platforms in direct support of the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Troubleshoots and analyzes aircraft mechanical and electrical discrepancies on various agency aircraft models to include e.g. Beechcraft King Air and Bombardier CL-600 series.
• Performs aircraft modification functions which involves technical work on mechanical, electronic, and/or avionics components.
• Duties require knowledge of: the principles of aerodynamic properties, aircraft mechanical systems, electricity and electrical circuits; troubleshooting aircraft systems, special tools and mechanical equipment; and characteristics of corrosion treatment and protection of aircraft surfaces.
• This position requires a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant Certificate (A&P).
• Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge of the applicable discipline at the full performance level as well as applicable procedures and policies.
• Prepares technical documentation in accordance with regulations to ensure compliance with Flight Program Operations maintenance program and agency policy.
• Utilizes technical expertise in accordance with federal certification standards to determine the airworthiness of aircraft of specialized aviation platforms; performs research of technical data, regulations, and directives for use, evaluation, and resolution and specific functional problems.
• Participates in meetings and work groups with specialists of diversified technical knowledge and management up to and including team level.
• Provides technical advice and training to flight crews regarding discrepancies in flight characteristics and system malfunctions.
• May provide training and consultation to contract maintenance personnel on site or a contractor facility.
• Advises repair facility personnel on analysis and resolution of discrepancies on Flight Program Aircraft.
• Performs routine assignments independently, receiving little or no technical guidance.
• Reviews documentation associated with various inspection for completeness, accuracy and compliance with maintenance program requirements.
• Responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most conflicts that arise, coordinating the work of others as necessary, and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives.
• The employee while performing duties may be subject to environmental conditions such as being exposed to high noise levels, wide range of temperature, and elevated and/or confined work areas.
• Supervisor furnishes general instructions on the scope of work, time limitations, and priorities.
• Technical manuals, manufacturers' instructions, FAA procedures, and other publications provide guidance for most assignments.
• Some judgment is required in selecting the most appropriate approach.
• Supervisors, team leaders, or more experienced technicians are available to provide guidance.
• Independently performs routine assignments and work is reviewed to an extent consistent with the complexity of the assignment.
• Accompanies aircraft on flight test, when required, to evaluate avionics on aircraft systems performance and to perform adjustments or minor maintenance functions while airborne.
• May be physically required to perform heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, walking, standard, crawling, and kneeling for extensive periods of time.
• The employee must at all times observe the highest health, safety standards and comply with environmental factors within the work area.
• Must be alert to the hazards of working in close proximity of live aircraft.
• May be required to occasional travel, working rotating shifts to include nights, days and/or weekends, and work in other components of the organization or geographic locations.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. See qualifications required.

Information Regarding KSA's: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.

Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), A&P certificate, and DD Form 214 as indicated below will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed to *** on or before the closing date of this announcement.
• All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
• Applicants must upload their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (front and back) by the closing date of the announcement.
• Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office.
• Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
• If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system ***
• If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295.
• Additional information is available from this link: ***
• Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service.
• Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office.
• Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
• Forms: SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. *** This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. NOTES: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed. Positions to be filled at the G band level, within a Subteam of the Maintenance Service Group (AJF-2200). Locality pay: OKC:17.06%; Sacramento:29.76%.

Applicants must upload their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (front and back) or email to *** by the closing date of the announcement.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov). To confirm receipt of emailed documents contact Laura Whitlock at ***.

Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at *** Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA