THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number D1636000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SrA and May not exceed and may not exceed the rank of TSgt SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level - MUST possess 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
As an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8602-10, you will maintain, troubleshoot, remove, repair, install, certify, test and perform operational checks on the turboprop engines, propellers, and associated propulsion system components. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Remove, install, certify, repair, modify, overhaul, and install turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers, and related components. Perform maintenance on all propulsion systems including troubleshooting, diagnosing defects, certifying, conducting bench checks, and performing in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls. Determine the extent of disassembly necessary to repair, overhaul, replace, and certify engine, propeller, and auxiliary power unit parts. Assemble engines, propellers, and auxiliary power units by adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods, and clearances. Modify engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives. Diagnose malfunctions using computerized test equipment, schematic diagrams, and technical publications, then perform appropriate repairs. Evaluate technical problems of repair, overhaul, modification, and installation of aircraft propulsion systems. Perform operational checks of installed propellers, engines, auxiliary power units, and subsystems during aircraft maintenance ground runs. Interpret certification findings and determine adequacy of corrective action. Evaluate engine and propeller performance by computing torque, specific fuel consumption, RPM, and turbine inlet temperature. Employ test equipment such as computer borescope, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures. Utilize special tools and precision measuring equipment, high-pressure hydraulic test equipment, and electronic test equipment. Perform dynamic propeller balancing and test propeller integrated synchophasing. Test variable potentiometers, servo-motors, indicators, and aircraft wiring. Review and assist in maintaining Technical Orders (TOs) and other technical publications and directives pertinent to propulsion systems. Interpret diagrams, blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical publications to perform repair and maintenance. Prepare man-hour data collection and required forms for input into automated maintenance systems (CAMS/G081). Provide on-the-job training and conduct formal classes of instruction in repair and maintenance of engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and related equipment. Evaluate effectiveness of training through observation, written tests, and oral examinations.