AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number PDD0483000 and is part of the MA ARNG AASF 2, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Geoffrey Leonard, ***.

What you will do

• (1) Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment.
• Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc. (2) Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.
• Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft.
• Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required.
• Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs.
• Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.
• Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid.
• Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff.
• Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels.
• (3) May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. (4) Perform other duties as assigned

How you will be evaluated

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Documents you must provide

• Your name and contact information.
• Work Experience section of your resume must include: Name of the organization you worked at.
• Job title you held at the organization.
• Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year).
• Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position.
• Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
• If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience.
• Enter your MOS, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
• Education and certificates if applicable.
• Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
• Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable.
• Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
• IMPORTANT: Resumes that exceed 2 pages cannot be considered.
• For additional information regarding resume requirements visit: *** Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)

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 (***).

MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.

For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment.

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