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Aircraft Mechanic job at Air National Guard in East Granby CT

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Summary THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: 103d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) East Granby CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel assigned to the 103d MXS of the Connecticut Air National Guard. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this purpose is to inspect repair modify and service aircraft systems components and assemblies both on- and off-aircraft. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard. The major duties include but are not limited to: Performs inspections functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic phase hourly preflight postflight calendar thru-flight and special inspections such as fuel contamination emergency equipment and oil sampling. Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft utilizing various gauges meters measuring devices and other related test equipment. May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment including inspection repair modification and corrosion prevention. Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records complete maintenance data collection man-hour accounting and other forms as required. Instructs directs and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors in inclement weather on icy wet hot and slippery ramps; aircraft surfaces work stands and ladders; and in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes dust dirt grease lubricants points solvents high pressure air and fluids; fast actuating aircraft surfaces such as speed brakes flaps and landing gear; engine noise heat blast and intake suction; rotating propellers; explosive munitions; electrical voltage; cartridge actuating devices; liquid oxygen; fire or explosion of aircraft fuels etc. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts burns shock strains and broken bones. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires moderate physical exertion when climbing stooping standing bending stretching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routinely required to objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally may lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 6 12 or 18 months of specialized experience in the following: WG-05 REQUIRES 6 MONTHS: Experience using common hand tools in making repetitive mechanical repairs under close supervision. Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade. WG-08 REQUIRES 12 MONTHS: Experience using common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing and installing aircraft parts components and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts subassemblies and components e.g. such as jacking and leveling aircraft installing and adjusting engines landing gear assemblies instrument panels and flight control systems. WG-10 REQUIRES 18 MONTHS: Experience or training installing adjusting aligning troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Experience demonstrating the 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. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to do diversified work with tools and equipment requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions. Knowledge of aircraft components and maintenance procedures. Ability to diagnose troubleshoot and determine remedy where overall knowledge of all systems of aircraft is required. Ability to inspect aircraft determine mechanical deficiencies and analyze results. Ability to interpret instructional material schematics and specifications for complex mechanical problems on assigned aircraft. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training. MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Application): Enlisted: E-5 through E-6 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Maintenance Group or any subordinate unit MANPOWER NUMBER: 1050-310 POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 1063363 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is covered by the medical monitoring program. Individual selected must undergo a preemployment physical examination prior to appointment. This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: Individual selected at a lower level will be issued a Statement of Difference. Predicated upon qualifications individual could be hired at the WG-10 grade. An individual selected for this position at the lower grade will progressively be advanced to WG-10 upon achievement of required qualifications without further competition. Education No substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction which may be supplemented modified or vacated depending on the course of ongoing litigation the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O.14043 that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols such as protocols related to masking physical distancing testing travel and quarantine. Under 32 U.S.C. 709 Veterans Preference does NOT apply. 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 are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives). In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility you should check with your serving incentive manager (CTARNG-G1 or CTANG-Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment as long as you have served at least 6 months of the bonus contract following receipt of the initial bonus payment.

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