AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 168 AMX SQ Apply Print Save

Summary

This job is open to:

• All Alaska Air National Guard (AKNG) members
• Permanent or Indefinite technicians in the AKNG
• All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard

Duties

Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft, including periodic phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections. Inspects and performs functional checks on landing gear retraction and operation, hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum induction, and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.

Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using various gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed 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 and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows, taxis, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft, including those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off.

May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories, controls, stores, and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment 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 additional duties such 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.

Requirements

• Alaska 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.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit Bargaining

Appointment Factors

• Excepted
• Enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT
• Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Staff Sergeant (SSgt) E-5, and the maximum military grade is Technical Sergeant (TSgt) E-6.
• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Openings

• This is an Open-Till-Filled (OTF) announcement.
• The closing dates will occur every 30 days from the opening date.
• Every 30 days, a certificate of eligible applicants will be issued to the selecting supervisor until the position is filled.

Eligibility

• The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act.
• Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for a technician position.
• If you are a male applicant born after 31 December 1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, you must be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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.

Agency Contact Information

Jennifer Francione Phone: 907-428-6241 Email: jennifer.r.francione.civarmy.mil Address: Alaska Air National Guard, P.O. Box 5800, JBER AK 99505, US

Next Steps

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. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request