AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Permanent WG-8852-12 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This position is also advertised on AGR announcement #AF26-071. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) Minimum Military Grade - SSgt (E-5) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position. WG-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience that has provided the ability to perform all the duties of an aircraft crew chief; experience 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; and 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. This specialized experience must also include performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft. Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2A574 is optimum. 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 weather and night operations. Work 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. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. 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. 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 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Security clearance required: Secret

Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.