Summary You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Responsibilities You will perform a variety of complex electrician duties on board various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft. components. You will make independent decisions and judgments regarding complex troubleshooting techniques, modification, and repair procedures. You will plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. You will be responsible for actively participating in command goals and programs such as but not limited to Quality, Safety, FOD, tool control, housekeeping, use of work order documents and technical directives and special skill certifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A) Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: Apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics, and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair, overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. B) Apply knowledge of electrical theory, principles, circuitry, thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, their interrelationship and working knowledge of electronic principles. Recognize actual circuit configuration on schematics and diagrams; Trace signal paths through printed circuits and aircraft wiring in order to troubleshoot, modify, repair overhaul and maintain complete electrical systems on board aircraft, such as antiskid, automatic flight control and fuel indicating systems; Disassemble, repair, modification, assembly, listing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, auto flight controls, fire detection instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/ on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Skill in using test equipment such as Automatic test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multi-meters, meggers, phase meters and frequency meters as well as any other test equipment specific to the trade; knowledge of aircraft power supply equipment to the extent of connecting and applying power to aircraft; Plan the sequence and determine the extent and nature of repairs necessary to correct electrical faults on board aircraft. C) Have the ability to perform common tasks including a variety of electrician duties on board various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft components; Perform electrician work involved in disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, testing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories such as automatic flight control, fire detection, instrumentation, power distribution, fuel indicating systems and utilities used in/on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Apply knowledge of AC and DC power; Apply knowledge in the use of blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical directives. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Incumbent may be required to work alternate shifts to meet mission requirements. Incumbent is subject to shift rotation as required and scheduled. Incumbent is subject to loan or detail into other shops to meet need.
