Aircraft engine mechanic

Duties

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning engines and interrelated propulsion system components, determines degree of disassembly or certification required, repairs or replaces defective components, diagnostic computers and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and performs sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.
• Performs scheduled and special evaluations on installed engines, auxiliary power units, and associated airframe-mounted systems.
• Performs command directed and locally established in-progress inspections.
• Requisitions, processes, and accounts for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.
• Provides technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers when propulsion systems affect or are affected by interrelated aircraft systems.
• Provides on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or newly assigned personnel regardless of grade.
• Examines recurring malfunctions and initiates corrective actions by submission of quality deficiency or software deficiency reports.
• Serves as the hazardous materials manager as required. Interprets and follows state and federal regulations regarding the reclamation, storage and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if 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 a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E6





GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 18 months experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories. Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft engines, engine components, and powertrains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft. Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical records, and diagnosis. At least 1 year equivalent experience to the next lower grade.


Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented.
Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit.





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Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.


If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.


If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo.


If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo.


If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here:


The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox:


The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (

• Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.


Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Technical Problem Solving

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
  
  
  2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, Transcripts, etc...
  
  
  
  

  • If your application package includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application / Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:

  Agency contact information

  INNG STAFFING

  Phone

  74011

  Email

  Address

  IN 122nd Fighter Wing
  3005 Ferguson Road
  Fort Wayne, IN 46809
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:


1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.


2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, Transcripts, etc...

• If your application package includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.

Help

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

National Guard & reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

*Area 1 - Any on-board employees (T5 or T32, Tenure 1, 2, or 3) *Area 2 - Any member of the Indiana Air National Guard, traditional DSG, and AGR *Area 3 - All applicants who are willing and able to join the Indiana Air National Guard. Examples of applicants are National Guard Members from another state, Reservists, Active Duty Airmen, Service members from other branches, or civilians with or without prior service, who are willing and eligible for Indiana Air National Guard Membership