AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER

You will remove, assemble, install, test, and adjust oil, fuel, pneumatic, high-pressure bleed air, hydro/electric, and various pneumatically and hydraulically actuated mechanisms and systems.

You will disassemble, assemble, modify, overhaul, prototype, and repair production cell operation of hydraulic, mechanical, and related structural systems.

You will install and adjust flight controls, control cables, rods, bell cranks, pulleys and fairleads.

You will install tubing, tanks, fuel cells, valves, gauges, controls and supports.

You will remove, install, align and rig flight control systems, rotor systems, engines and related parts.

You will provide on-the-job training for the full range of Aircraft Mechanic duties, on various fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft components.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO INSTRUCT I am considered an expert in the Aircraft Mechanic Trade and I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations with the ability to instruct others who perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Performing maintenance and repair on fixed and or rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies; 2) Performing functional and operational test on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components; 3) Troubleshooting aircraft systems sufficient to determine if functioning properly or requires adjustments; 4) Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment; 5) Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams; and 6) Having experience as a work leader or supervisor sufficient to set the pace of production efforts, answer questions, and demonstrate proper work methods.

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.