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Aircraft Pneumatic Systems Mechanic

As an Aircraft Pneumatic Systems Mechanic, WG-8268-8/10, this position is located in a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to perform on- and/or off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneumatic systems, components, and related aerospace ground equipment.

Duties include:

• Performs maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots, removes, inspects, installs, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, and/or tests pneumatic systems and components for aircraft pneumatic systems, associated ground support equipment, and/or related test equipment.
• Accomplishes periodic and special inspections on hydraulic components.
• Inspects all components and subsystems for operation, internal, and external leakage and servicing.
• Operates portable test stands for checkout of pneumatic system.
• Removes, installs, and/or repairs pneumatic components from aircraft and associated aerospace ground equipment.
• Removes, disassembles, cleans, repairs, assembles components, and tests completed unit.
• Operates test equipment for all hydraulic components.
• Inspects for cracks, scratches, nicks, and holes on seals, gaskets, packings, and hoses.
• Modifies systems and their components.
• Rigs, adjusts, and aligns hydraulic components to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Polishes cylinders and pistons to ensure proper fit.
• Investigate pneumatic failures to determine causes and accomplishes corrective maintenance.
• Performs installation, modification, and/or repair of aircraft pneumatic systems.
• Determines proper maintenance and repair procedures and minimum requirements pertaining to parts, clearance and tolerances, and performance characteristics of pneumatic systems and related aerospace ground equipment.
• Solves unusual maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, schematic diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of pneumatic systems.
• Determines repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment.
• Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate actions.
• Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) related to pneumatic systems.
• Accomplishes local manufacture of hose assemblies and provides testing of aircraft tubing.
• Accomplishes hydraulic fluid sampling on assigned aircraft, test stands, and servicing equipment.
• Repairs in-flight refueling systems on tanker aircraft.
• Performs organizational and field level maintenance to include periodic, phase time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspection.
• Provides technical assistance to other shops concerning complicated interaction malfunctions between other systems, subsystems, and components.
• Jacks aircraft to simulate flight configuration, connects power sources, and uses cockpit controls, gauges, and additional precision instruments to check the operation of such items as landing gear doors, ground and flight spoilers and steering and brake systems for performance and conformance to operating specifications.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, serve as security guard, remove snow, load and handle munitions, launch/recover and service of aircraft, operate heavy equipment, maintain facilities and equipment, or serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank AB/E-1 to Maximum Rank SSgt/E5
• Compatible Military AFSC Requirement: 2A6X5
• This is not a cross training opportunity.
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214.

Qualifications:

Areas of Consideration:

• Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
• Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
• Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
• Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard.
• Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

General and Specialized Experience Qualification Requirements:

Work involves maintenance, modification, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with aircraft. The work requires:

• Knowledge of the physical principles governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases) as they pertain to hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures and the relationship of hydraulic pneumatic systems to the structure and other aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
• The ability to use technical manuals and schematics and to test for and isolate malfunctions in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• The skill to effect modifications, repairs, or maintenance required.

WG-08 Must have 12 months experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles. Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines. Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts. Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies. Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment. Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

WG -10 Must have 18 months experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles. Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines. Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts. Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies. Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment. Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Education: No education requirement associated with this position.

Additional information: The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard that are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).