Aircraft Engine Repairer

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will assemble gas turbines engines, various aircraft and gas turbine engine subassemblies and parts/ components. You will check disassembled parts for defects such as warping, under or overweight or for continuity of wiring harness. You will examine, evaluate, recondition and assemble subassemblies of limited variety such as assembling compressors or building up "hot" sections. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Perform maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines, systems, components and assemblies supported by the organization; 2) Disassemble aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories, removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps, etc., from engines and breaks down major assemblies in proper sequence. Determine if disassembled parts are reusable, recognizing scratches, burns, deformation, etc.; 3) Use measuring instruments such as electronic scales, continuity checkers, go-no-go gauges, squares, rules, and vernier calipers and automated test equipment to test disassembled parts for defects such as warping, incorrect weight, or for continuity of wiring harnesses, in order to route defective parts to repair or salvage. ; and 4) To follow supervisor, leader or higher graded employee's oral instruction on assembly/disassembly sequences and problem areas and ability to read and interpret blueprints and specification sheet when checking for parts damage or deterioration. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.