AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Port Hueneme, CA-12984171-AF-26-291

Summary

This AIRCRAFT MECHANIC position, is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organizationand is part of the CA 146 AW.

Clarification from the agency

Current members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty or interested in becoming a military member.

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION.

The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Conditions of employment

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california

Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.

Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.

AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).

Military Grades: E-3 through E-5

Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.

PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

General Experience: Possess experience, education, or training which provides the ability to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and make adjustments and settings according to established specifications; Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10: Musthave at least 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; Ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damages engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Ability to Inspect
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Attention to Detail
• Mechanical