AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - TITLE 32

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***NOTE: This is a DUAL announcement with AGR27-011. Only one candidate will be selected for this vacancy.***

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD1366000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

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As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - TITLE 32, WG-8852-10, you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections. Troubleshoot and perform maintenance aircraft. Perform adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components. Remove and replace aircraft components. Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Perform operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Meet and debrief the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms. Instruct, direct, assign and observe maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured. Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, and mobility and command support exercises. Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1366000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, View email address on click.appcast.io

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: E4/SrA - E6/TSgt

RANK REQUIREMENT:

Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.

You must be assigned to a compatible military position.

Wear of the military uniform.

Position may require a pre-employment physical.

May be subject to furlough actions.

May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.

Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.

Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have 18 months 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. 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (

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