TITLE 32 AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL AND FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER WG-4818 Jobs

National Guard Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service Position. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! Learn more about this agency.

Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service Position. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! Learn more about this agency.

Overview: Accepting applications open 10/27/2026 to 11/27/2026. Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Wheeling, WV. 1 vacancy. No matching locations found. Work site options: Telework eligible. No remote job. No relocation expenses reimbursed. Salary: $28.60 - $33.30 per hour. Pay scale & grade: WG 8. Promotion potential: None.

Occupations and job series: 4818 Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repair. Supervisory status: No. Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service. Represented by a union: No. Drug test: Yes. Security clearance: Secret. Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type: Credentialing. Financial disclosure required: No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: WV-View phone number on click.appcast.io-AR-26-148. Control number: 890490300. This job is open to Help Federal employees - Excepted service. Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. National Guard and reserves. Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Duties: Help Position description # D0672000 Position duties: This position is located in the operations section of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) or Aviation Classification repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD). The Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician provides inspection, maintenance, adjustment, modification and repair of Aviation Life Support Equipments (ALSE) equipment. The ALSE technician provides the required maintenance and supply functions for all ALSE equipment. Provides initial and continuation training and instruction on the use and care of ALSE equipment.

Major duties: 1. Inspects and maintains ALSE for aviators and crew members. ALSE includes helmets with communication gear and weapon sighting device, survival vests comprised of various components, survival radios, cold/hot/overwater survival kits, life rafts/life preservers, oxygen masks, first aid kits, night vision goggles, torso harness assemblies, flight clothing, antiexposure assemblies, and body armor. Performs functional tests of ALSE for obvious defects. Inspects flyers helmets and communication systems for frayed wires and visible discrepancies. Disassembles helmets, paints and rebuilds as necessary. Performs operational checks and communication checks on reassembled helmets. Performs order and time compliance modifications to Night Vision Goggles (NVG). Conducts 90 day operational and low light resolution checks by utilizing required tests and charts. Ensures all goggles and equipment are modified for aviation by cutting, sizing, fitting and modified as required. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary. Completes functional checks on communications equipment, overwater equipment and night vision goggles using test sets, multimeters and common hand tools. Determines if equipment is serviceable, repairable, requires calibration or salvage. Replaces minor parts on components and sends equipment to AVCRAD mechanics for higher level maintenance. Maintains a comprehensive ALSE maintenance publications library.

2. Manages a Central Issue Facility (CIF) for ALSE and flight clothing. Conducts initial issue, fitting and adjustments for comfort and safety. Accomplishes all related supply functions to include accountability of equipment issue to flight crew members, additional stockage levels/reorder points and individual records files. Conducts turn-ins and direct exchanges. Determines if clothing is serviceable, unserviceable or repairable. Establishes protections against theft and pilferage. Regularly operates a sewing machine to repair flight clothing, vests and other canvas or nomex items.

3. Conducts an effective ALSE training program for crew members, non-crew-members and civilian technicians. Prepares and presents instructions on the purpose, operation, use and care of ALSE equipment. Obtains and maintains current appropriate ALSE instructional material (e.g. technical tapes, manuals, training aids). Conducts instruction on ALSE subjects to include personal survival, emergency simulated egress, ditching, and forced landing demonstrations and drills. Presents preflight briefings on ALSE equipment required for special missions and for non-rated personnel prior to their participation in flying activities.

4. Serves as a back-up position for the Flight Operations Specialist. Provides administrative support and assistance for flight operations and flight service functions.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Help 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 military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is 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. Male applicants 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. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. U.S. Citizenship is required. Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement. 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. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The duties and responsibilities of your 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.

Qualifications MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E3, O1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E7, O2 (As an O2; DOR cannot be later than 20240523) Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. ***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY*** All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of materials and equipment used in the line of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment). Ability to understand written instructions and to use reference materials and manuals. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment. Experience reading and interpreting military manuals. Experience in supply procedures and property accountability. Education If you wish to qualify for this position based on your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) or proof of degree with your application package. Failure to provide supporting educational documentation at the time of application will result in an ineligible rating. Additional information DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION