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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard

Peoria, IL

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SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aircraft Inspection, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, Background Investigation, Blueprints, Corrosion Control, Data Quality, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Federal Government, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Military, Operations Planning, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Peace Corps, System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Publications, Technical Support, Testing, Training/Teaching, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Peoria, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

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As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-12, you will act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft,ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers. Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability(FMC).

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

  • Coordinate and oversee the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics.
  • Assign maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics.
  • Observe and inspect performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.
  • Plan, develop and conduct training to a multi facet workforce comprised of assigned military positions.
  • Make diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing diagnostic and precision equipment.
  • Perform or oversee maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting and corrosion control.
  • Perform in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification.
  • Accomplish operational tests of aircraft systems and components.
  • Make diagnoses and solves malfunctions by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams.
  • Ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems accurately reflect the airworthiness of the aircraft.
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and system malfunctions.
  • Select the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction.
  • Perform preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections.
  • Perform or assist in aircrew debriefing when required.
  • Install, remove, inspect and adjust aerial delivery systems to mission requirements.
  • Ensure all mission associated support equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment.
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Conditions of employment
  • IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • MUST BE A CURRENT ONBOARD ILNG TECHNICIAN
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
  • The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
Military Grades: Must have a rank of either TSgt, max rank MSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 grade level, such as serving as a dedicated crew chief responsible for the overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation of one or more aircraft. Experience must include coordinating and overseeing the work of subordinate mechanics and journey-level workers across multiple trades, performing in-process and final inspections, and ensuring adherence to technical publications and local directives. Experience serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve air frame, mechanical, electrical, avionics, and pneudraulic system repairs. Experience must also include performing operational tests, troubleshooting complex malfunctions, directing maintenance during mission generation or regeneration operations, and planning and conducting training for assigned personnel to meet mission requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Additional information
  • 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 (
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