AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0418000 Amend 1 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard ( ASO - AASF 1/ Manning Doc 4621-190).

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Duties

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As an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN, WG-2892-10 (w/amend 1), you will functionally test, troubleshoots, inspect, adjust, align, calibrate and repair the entire range of aircraft electrical systems to ensure maximum operating efficiency; repair complex power control and warning systems such as; master control panels, analyzing units; master caution panels, voltage regulators, supervisory panels, AC/DC generators, starters, inverters, indicating instruments, linear actuators, and utility system control units; fabricate, repairs and replaces wiring harness, canon plugs and connectors, electrical motors and modifications as directed by higher authority; select, operates, maintains and repairs specialized test equipment, measuring equipment and common shop equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, electrical equipment test stands; and other equipment used in troubleshooting AH-64E electronics and armament systems; calibrate and adjust amplifiers, control boxes, and other equipment that vary voltage, resistance, frequency, and load for analyzing various characteristics of electrical shop and test equipment; must maintain a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles as applies to avionics and armament systems to include a working knowledge of wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications and schematics; select, study, utilize, and update technical manuals, TWXs, newsletters, MWOs, Aviation Safety Messages and files in support of functional areas of responsibility; assist with identification and requisition of tools, parts, equipment, and bench stock required; perform such travel as may be required in the accomplishment of assigned duties and the organizational mission; perform on-the- job training as required; assist authorized fire fighters in the performance of fire/crash/rescue duties as required; assist in other functions within the component repair shop in the accomplishment of mission requirements; V4 and/or V6 compliance; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Military Grades : E6 and below

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training which has provided a knowledge and skill in locating and tying in the electrical systems with the aircraft armament, electronics, and instrument systems; adjusting and calibrating the components of the various electrical systems; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 18 months) Experience or training installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying electrical systems and major substation components of electrical system. Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedy when complex relationships exists among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems. Experience making electrical repairs that require the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools. Experience in the setup and operation of computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new (not fully debugged) diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment and to repair discrepancies.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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