Aircraft Mechanic at Memphis

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nations longest enduring institutions. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our Tennessee National Guard team and serve your nation, Tennessee and your community!

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

 

POSITION TITLE:  Aircraft Mechanic

POSITION LOCATION: 164th AW, Memphis, TN

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: 

FIRST: Permanently employed Air Technicians in Memphis, TN.
SECOND: Permanently employed Air Technicians Statewide.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: ENLISTED

 

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: 2A3XX, 2A5XX

CLEARANCE: Secret

PD NUMBER: D1525000-24613/24615

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION:  NOT AUTHORIZED
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. 

INTRODUCTION: This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing.  Its purpose 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.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• This position is located at 164TH AW, Memphis, TN

DUTIES:Back to top

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) 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, post flight, 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.  (2) 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 or assists in aircrew debriefing when required.  (3) 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.  (4) Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.  Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.  (5) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).  (6) Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations.  (7) Performs other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  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.

Meeting the months of experience requirement will not by itself be accepted as proof of qualification.  Quality, type, and scope of experience or education must be demonstrated to show that applicant is fully qualified to perform duties at the grade level announced.

 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:  Resume must reflect applicable experience.

1. Ability to do diversified work with tools and equipment, requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions.
2. Knowledge of aircraft components and maintenance procedures.
3. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and determine remedy where overall knowledge of all systems of the aircraft is required.
4. Ability to inspect aircraft, determine mechanical deficiencies, and analyze results.
5. Ability to interpret instructional material, schematics and specifications for complex mechanical problems on assigned aircraft.

 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: NONE

You MUST submit required documents for your application to be considered.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume will be made to determine if it shows the minimum Required Specialized Experience. If a rating and ranking is required, your resume will be used to compare your responses against the Supplemental Information which is the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). The categories used to assess all applicants that are rated is Highly-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Memphis, Company: Air National Guard Units (Title 32).