AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Description:

You will serve as an Aircraft Mechanic in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Production Department of FLTREADCEN EAST.

Requirements:

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.

(1) Perform, at the journey level, disassembly, maintenance and repair, and assemble fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components, and assemblies while assisting other mechanics qualified at a same or higher level for airframe mechanics in the full range of their duties; (2) Perform at the full or training level a variety of complex and advanced metal repair, fabrication, plan, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components as well as constructing, assembling, and installing irregular items/systems and devising complex templates/patterns into shapes (rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, etc.); (3) Perform at the full or training level of repair, fabrication, modification, removal, and installation of composite and/or plastic items, parts, assemblies, and structures. Composite/plastic fabricating work requires knowledge of the physical properties and working characteristics of plastic, composite, and compound ingredients, with a working knowledge of metals, metal properties, and metal characteristics; (4) Performs at the full or training level a variety of electrician duties, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying, as well as calibrating and installing electrical systems, equipment, and accessories on various fixed and rotary wing aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components and assemblies; and (5) Perform at the full or training level of installation, modification, overhaul, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment ranging from equipment of limited complexity such as subassemblies, printed circuit cards, and chassis to complete electronics systems. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

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.