AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

About the role

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1367000 and is part of the OH 121 Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. This position is located in a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization.

Its primary purpose is to perform on- and/or off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems, components and related aerospace ground equipment

What you will do

• (1) Performs maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots, removes, inspects, installs, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, and/or tests pneudraulic systems and components for aircraft pneudraulic systems, associated ground support equipment, and/or related test equipment.
• Accomplishes periodic and special inspections on hydraulic components.
• Inspects all components and subsystems for operation, internal, and external leakage and servicing.
• Operates portable test stands for checkout of pneudraulic system.
• Removes, installs, and/or repairs Pneudraulic components from aircraft and associated aerospace ground equipment.
• Removes, disassembles, cleans, repairs, assembles components, and tests completed unit.
• Operates test equipment for all hydraulic components.
• Inspects for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes on seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses.
• Modifies systems and their components.
• Rigs, adjusts, and aligns hydraulic components to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Polishes cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit.
• Investigates pneudraulic failures to determine causes and accomplishes corrective maintenance.
• (2) Performs installation, modification, and/or repair of aircraft pneudraulic systems.
• Determines proper maintenance and repair procedures and minimum requirements pertaining to parts, clearance and tolerances, and performance characteristics of pneudraulic systems and related aerospace ground equipment.
• Solves unusual maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, schematic diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of pneudraulic systems.
• Determines repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment.
• Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate actions.
• Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) related to pneudraulic systems.
• Accomplishes local manufacture of hose assemblies and provides testing of aircraft tubing.
• Accomplishes hydraulic fluid sampling on assigned aircraft, test stands, and servicing equipment.
• Repairs in-flight refueling systems on tanker aircraft.
• (3) Performs organizational and field level maintenance to include periodic, phase time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspection.
• Provides technical assistance to other shops concerning complicated interaction malfunctions between other systems, subsystems, and components.
• Jacks aircraft to simulate flight configuration, connects power sources, and uses cockpit controls, gauges, and additional precision instruments to check the operation of such items as landing gear doors, ground and flight spoilers and steering and brake systems for performance and conformance to operating specifications.
• (4) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, serve as security guard, remove snow, load and handle munitions, launch/recover and service of aircraft, operate heavy equipment, maintain facilities and equipment, or serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• (5) Performs other duties as assigned *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description.
• A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D1367000). ***

Requirements

• Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Military Grades: E-3 to E-6 Other Requirements 1.
• 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.

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 Attention to Detail

Documents you must provide

• This position is being announced concurrently as an AGR position.
• To view the AGR job announcement, please visit the Ohio National Guard jobs page at ***
• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.

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 serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date.

Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.*** 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 (***).