Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to Performs Diagnostics and Minor complex aircraft repairs. Maintains assigned aircraft in airworthy condition. Responsibilities Repairs and maintains aircraft. Establishes and maintains good working relationships. Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components. Perform aircraft engine functional test (engine runs), crash recovery duties and be Red X certified. Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT WORKER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces on assigned aircraft. 2. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and technical orders. Ability to Launch; Recover; Inspect; Service; Tow; and perform ground handling functions on assigned aircraft. Ability to diagnose malfunctions of aircraft systems and components. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of supply procedures, the publication order system, and documentation procedures. Ability to document work performed in both AFTO 781As and IMDS. Knowledge of tool; equipment; materials accountability and control. Ability to clean work/job site upon completion of work. 4. Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources. Skill in reading and understanding data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges. 5. Ability to function test; determine when systems are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced; and the @type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed. 6. Ability to establishes and maintains good working relationships. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy lifting, 50 pounds (OVER W/ASST). Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds. Heavy carrying, 50 pounds (OVER W/ASST). Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds. Straight pulling (3.0 HOURS). Pulling hand over hand. Pushing (2.0 HOURS). Reaching above shoulder. Walking (6.0 HOURS). Standing (6.0 HOURS). Crawling (1.0 HOUR). Kneeling (1.0 HOUR). Repeated bending (3.0 HOURS). Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor or motor vehicle May Require Forklift. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of colors. Hearing without aid. Emotional and Mental stability. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside and inside. Excessive heat 110 degrees (7.0 HOURS). Excessive cold 18 degrees (7.0 HOURS). Excessive dampness or chilling. Dry atmospheric conditions. Excessive noise, INTERMITTENT 85 DBA. Constant noise. Dust, Fumes, smoke, or gases: EXHAUST GAS. Solvents (degreasing agents) VAPORS/FUEL. Grease and oils. Electrical energy (MINOR LOW VOLTAGE). Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Work around machinery with moving parts. Work around moving objects or vehicles. Working on ladders or scaffolding. Unusual fatigue factors: WORKING IN CRAMPED POSITIONS. Working with hands in water. Vibration. Working closely with others. Working alone. Protracted or irregular hours of work. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
