AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the IL AASF 3, National Guard.

What you will do

• As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will be responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.
• Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on assigned and transient aircraft using systematic fault-isolation methods.
• Identify problem areas and determine the extent of repairs required through testing, visual checks, and instrument readings.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance actions to correct aircraft system deficiencies.
• Accomplish adjustments to related systems affected by maintenance or repair actions.
• Conduct pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections in accordance with technical requirements.
• Perform ground functional tests of aircraft systems following maintenance or repair.
• Service aircraft with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluid in accordance with technical guidance.
• Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft and perform required inspections prior to takeoff.
• Use test equipment, gauges, and instruments to evaluate aircraft system performance.
• Conduct fuel contamination checks and oil sampling to assess aircraft system condition.
• Verify proper operation of hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems using applicable measuring devices.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, inspection criteria, and maintenance instructions to aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Follow prescribed inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness and safety.
• Use hand tools, powered tools, and ground support equipment to accomplish aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks.

Requirements

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.
• If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• This is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Indefinite Position May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application, but will be required if selected for appointment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, qualification and currency on assigned aircraft, such as CH-47F as a condition of employment in the Illinois Army National Guard.
• Failure to obtain or maintain required military qualification and currency may result in removal from the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments

Documents you must provide

• Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 NGIL Form 73 Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience. *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation.
• Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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 (***).

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