AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Summary

This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, position description D0483000, within the AASF-1 of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

The primary purpose of the position is responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces.

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Duties

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As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will:

• Participate in various types of readiness evaluations
• Perform inspection, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft utilizing various testing equipment
• Observe and ensure compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records maintenance data, collection, and man-hour accounting
• Troubleshoot, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces. for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.
• Perform other Duties as Assigned

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Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement . This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

Areas of Consideration: CAT 3 ALL NJ ARNG MEMBERS

• All New Jersey Army National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, Active Guard Reserve, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment

Military Grades : E-3 to E-8

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Pre-Placement Physical Requirement:

A pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. Placement into the position will not be made until results are received.

Qualifications

General Experience:

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Specialized Experience:

Have at least 12 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting in the following areas:

• Testing various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft
• Coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion
• 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

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

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 (

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE : If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

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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