AIRCRAFT HELPER, AIRCRAFT WORKER, AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

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Major duties

• You will perform advanced and complex troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications to all aircraft systems and components.
• You will lead or coordinate the work of a team of mechanics to accomplish maintenance tasks, including setting priorities, distributing workloads, and overseeing the quality of work.
• You will conduct thorough inspections, using specialized equipment to diagnose faults and determine corrective actions.
• You will utilize technical manuals, service bulletins, and other publications to develop work plans and repair strategies.
• You will ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with safety standards, technical requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

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 screen out listed below.

WG-05 - 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 an AIRCRAFT HELPER, WG-2805-05 without more than normal supervision such as: Following oral directions which vary from task to task i.e., following directions in operating a machine under close supervision, following directions in sorting items into groups when classifications are obvious; Cleaning tools, machines, and work area; Carrying out instructions involving simple tasks or decisions; Recognizing by name basic machines and tools, standard shapes and types of stock.

WG-08 - 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 an AIRCRAFT WORKER, WG-2805-08 without more than normal supervision such as: Performing intermediate maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems (such as engines, avionics, landing gear, hydraulics, and airframes): Testing, calibrating, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, including assemblies and subassemblies, using technical manuals and schematics; Assisting in the preparation and execution of routine inspections and modifications on a variety of military aircraft, ensuring compliance with technical publications, procedures, and standards; AND Performing complex diagnostic tests on aircraft systems using a range of tools and testing equipment.

WG-10 - 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 an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-2805-10 without more than normal supervision such as: Using standard and specialized tools and test equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources; Removing, installing, connecting, aligning, adjusting, and testing complex systems and Assemblies: Diagnosing issues with systems and recommending solutions; Understand technical instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, drawings and specifications and interact effectively with team members and maintain clear documentation; Collaborating with team members and senior personnel in a supportive role; AND Applying safety policies, handling hazardous materials, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tool control procedures, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: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.