AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

About the role

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0484000 and is part of the FL AASF 1, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-11, you will performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.
• Number of aircraft to be assigned to an incumbent is pre determined by taking into account such factors as the complexity, size, and maintenance requirements of aircraft, the unit mission requirement to have Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer on board during missions, etc. Diagnoses problems with all aircraft system and components, perform required repairs and accomplishes required preventive maintenance.
• Serves as a point of contact for assigned aircraft, receiving written and verbal discrepancies from pilots and diagnosing problems.
• Documents deficiencies, malfunctions, and the repairs required to return aircraft to serviceable condition.
• Contacts Allied Shops personnel to perform specialist work in such areas as sheet metal, avionics, propeller-rotor, engine, etc., and oversees the work performed.
• Assigns and directs the work of one or more subordinate air-craft mechanic(s) to include less than journeyman level.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps and work-stands in temperature and humidity extremes.
• Work areas may be drafty, noisy and have toxic fumes present.
• Irritants such as aircraft fluids, dirt, grease, dust, paint, and solvents may be present.
• Exposure to cuts, burns, shock, strains, and broken bones exists.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing 50 pounds and over.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability To Inspect, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Aircraft Maintenance, Planning and Evaluating, and Technical Competence

Documents you must provide

• (must include the following information) 1.
• Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) 3.
• Company/Organization Name(s) 5.
• Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) 6.
• Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for. **Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified** Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50: - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). **This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency** DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).