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Air Reserve Technician (ART) Enlisted Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) work leader and aircraft Dedicated Crew Chief over a crew of three or more workers/mechanics. In this capacity, the work leader/crew chief coordinates and oversees all maintenance/scheduled inspections performed on his/her assigned aircraft. While performing such duties is considered as being the technical authority of the assigned aircraft, providing instructional guidance, making work arrangements, and insuring the production pace is maintained. Performs non-leader trades and labor work as a member of the work crew. Trains reservists in the accomplishment of duties and responsibilities set forth herein.

Serves as a Work Leader/Dedicated Crew Chief of assigned aircraft, responsible for effectively coordinating and/or overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, positioning, appearance and servicing of the aircraft.

Performs and/or oversees aircraft inspections including preflight, post flight, phase, acceptance, and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

Provides technical supervision on production matters to all employees assigned to the crew/team, which may include active duty, ARTs, civilians, and others.

Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

Leads verification and certification of work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by qualified mechanics and trainees.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WL-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL LEADER with little or no supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Basic knowledge in the various trades and craft specialties of aircraft maintenance to evaluate/inspect workmanship. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the theory, operation, and integration of all mechanical, pneudraulic, electrical, electronic, and other aircraft operating systems.
• Knowledge of the startup, operation, shutdown, and emergency procedures for the systems and the aircraft; symptoms of normal and abnormal operation; and the inter-relationships between operating systems. Knowledge of associated trades such as sheet metal, painting, aircraft electrical, electronics, and aircraft engine work. Knowledge of supply procedures, applicable publications, tools, equipment and material accounting, security, and documentation procedures.
• Skill to check all functional and support systems, operate engine(s), determine what systems are malfunctioning; and search repair directives, technical orders, blueprints, schematics and diagrams, specifications, and manuals to determine repairs needed. Skill in the use of all tools of the trade, test equipment, test stands, power sources, aircraft instruments, gauges, and controls.
• Skill in the operation of diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment/systems to identify proper and improper operation of aircraft systems, components, and parts.
• Ability to analyze guidelines and/or maintenance modification orders to determine material, equipment and personnel needs and to perform technical reviews of guides to locate discrepancies or propose improvements to methods or specifications. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Other significant facts:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs uncommon tours of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.

Functional requirements:

• Heavy lifting (80lbs and over). Heavy carrying (45lbs and over). Reaching above the shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required.
• Hours of walking are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of standing are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of repeated bending are approximately 4 hours/week.
• Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicles.
• Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.
• Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted).
• If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Environmental factors:

• Work is performed in hangar areas, outdoors, in aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas.
• Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions.
• Exposed to bodily fluids, dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids (oil, hydraulic, fuel, sealants, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases).
• Potentially exposed to Hydrazine, Halon, and/or composites and Low Observable (LO).
• Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
• Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others. Working alone.