Aircraft Mechanic

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This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with little to no supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of systems and equipment associated with the cargo function, including operation of doors, loading ramps, cargo winches, restraint rail systems, and assigned passenger/cargo compartment systems, such as oxygen, lighting, interphone, auxiliary power unit, crew or passenger required items, and emergency procedures, evacuation routes and use of survival equipment. 2. Knowledge of aircraft capacity and limitations, including floor load restrictions, shoring and restraint requirements, and use of load charts and graphs, as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of loading plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout the flight. 3. Knowledge of procedures for preparing cargo for loading, palletized cargo, vehicle preparation, handling and placement of hazardous cargo, and preparing containers and pallets for airdrop, configuring for personnel airdrops. 4. Skill to direct crews in loading according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, emergency jettison plans, and use of rigging extraction systems for aerial delivery mission. 5. Skill to perform preflight checks and inspections. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present training/instruction, and brief passengers and crews. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet andmaintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participatein unit trainingassemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbentmay also beassigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporarydutyassignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs uncommon tours of duty. Performs other duties as assigned. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign on Air Force wide mobility agreement. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lbs and over). Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over). Reaching above the shoulder. Useof fingers. Bothhands required. Hours of walking are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of standing areapproximately 4 Hours/day.Hours of repeated bending are approximately 4 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Bothlegs required.Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicles. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inchesto Jaeger 1 to 4.Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Depth perception. Ability todistinguish basiccolors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted). If it can beotherwiseaccommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify acandidate. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:Work is performed in hangar areas, outdoors, in aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas.Exposed to extremesin heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions.Exposed tobodily fluids, dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids (oil, hydraulic, fuel, sealants, solvents, and hazardousf

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