AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

Summary

The position is located NAS JRB in Fort Worth, TX. The purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies ,both on- and off-aircraft. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As an Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to includeperiodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such asfuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functionalchecks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization,lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as externaltanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons. Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft,utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performsmajor adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists asrequired. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constantspeed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms,wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts andmaintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies. Removesand replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraftinstalled auxiliary power units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft.Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned andtransient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panelswhich would make the aircraft unsafe for flight. May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned supportequipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories,controls, stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780equipment records relating to assigned equipment. Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection ,man-hour accounting, and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties. Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications. Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, 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, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and wear of the military uniform. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard. All current members of the Texas Army/Air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army/Air National Guard. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Trainees Accepted Trial Period (see remarks) Military Requirements For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS per statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. AFSC: 2A5X1 Rank Spread: A1C-SSgt

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) OF-306 Other (1) Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

Additional information

Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Other Requirements For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret), the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.