AIRCRAFT MECHANIC -Title 32

About the role

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC -Title 32, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the WI 115 AMXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard. *This vacancy is also advertised as AGR Job Announcement Number 26-115*

What you will do

• As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC -Title 32, WG-8852-12, you will act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft.
• The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.
• Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC).
• All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force.
• This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world.
• DUTIES: (1) Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft.
• Work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.
• Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft.
• Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations.
• Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns.
• Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
• (2) Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.
• (3) Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.
• Completed work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight.
• (4) Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.
• Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.
• Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements.
• (5) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Military Grades: E-3 through E-7 Conditions of Employment: National Guard Membership is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Ability to wear authorized and supplied PPE as appropriate.

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.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

Benefits

BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

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 (***). The following supporting documentation is optional with your application: 1.

Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF. 2.

Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format. 3.

AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. If any PULHES are a "3", a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted.