Aircraft Mechanic - Department of the Air Force - Boise, ID

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

STATEWIDE TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 124TH AMXS

Aircraft Mechanic

Boise, Idaho

Appointment Type: Indefinite

PD #: D1525000

Series/Grade: WG – 8852 – 12 / 12

Salary Range: $25.77 – $30.06

MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT

FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE

*Candidates must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance*

*PCS is not authorized*

MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. 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. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Current members of the Idaho Air National Guard.

Application materials must be received by Wednesday, December 09, 2015 . Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Military requirement: Enlisted up to E-7
  


• AFSC: 2A3XX only

DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES: (Detailed duties are on the Position Description available at the Human Resources Office)

The

purpose of this position is to 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). All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force. This position

is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace

Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW)

Operations around the world.

DUTIES :

Directs, monitors

or performs overall

maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Work

is performed in complex

working conditions under

time and/or mission

constraints to include

all weather and

night operations . Works with,

coordinates and oversees the work

of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades

working simultaneously on the assigned

aircraft. Reviews, trains

and

prepares

to

perform

battle

damage

assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration

operations.

Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat

operations.

Expedites

aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special

inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise

on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics,

engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned

aircraft. Works

closely with the production control function to report

current aircraft status; requests

and coordinates specialist

support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation

capabilities

or

time

constraints.

Controls and performs work assignments

based

upon

priorities,

workload,

availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel. Assigns maintenance and repair

functions to subordinate mechanics. Coordinates with production control

to direct short notice availability of the aircraft

to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled

maintenance to meet mission requirements.

Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect

the airworthiness of the Aircraft.

Provides technical guidance

and assistance to flight crews regarding observed

discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.

Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature

adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards

established by applicable publications.

Plans, develops

and conducts training

during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned

military positions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support

exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).

Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations. Ensures

that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work involves the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair,

overhaul, and modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems,

airframes, components and assemblies, where the work requires substantive

knowledge of the airframe and aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, and/or

electrical systems and their interrelationships. Some work situations within this series may

require varying levels of electronics knowledge.

Experience or training that has provided the candidate

with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and

components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established

specifications. Must be skilled in the

use of hand tools and test equipment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

No special education requirements needed for this vacancy.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the WG 12 level must have 18 months

experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning,

troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical

and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other

mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions

and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics,

military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash

damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel

controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.

Unit of military assignment is 124 AMXS .

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.

This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.

All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran’s Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave:

Most Federal employees earn both Annual and Sick Leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, step parents, spouses and adult children.

Retirement Program:

Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all of the information listed in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, December 09, 2015 .

We are ONLY accepting on-line applications.

To begin the

process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your

existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button

at the end of the process.

Note: To check the

status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application,

log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more

information link under the application status for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.

– Current Resume

– Personnel records Review (RIP)

– Explanation of specialized experience (if not include in body of resume)

– Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript). A copy of a diploma DOES NOT constitute

a transcript

– Job related certificates and licenses (optional) – current only

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: YVONNE M. HOWARD

Phone: (208)422-3343

Email: YVONNE.HOWARD@ANG.AF.MIL

Agency Information:

Idaho National Guard

JFHQ-ID/HR

ATTN Staffing Specialist

4794 Gen Manning Ave Bldg 442

Boise,

ID

83705-8112

USA