Aircraft Mechanic

• Conduct inspections on rotary wing aircraft and systems.
• Perform post flight inspections.
• Check technical guides to ensure they include up-to-date changes.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions to determine causes and required repairs.
• Conduct maintenance operational checks or functional tests of aircraft and systems.
• Rigs complete engine and flight control systems.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair on major aircraft assemblies and subassemblies.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical and annual physicals to include pulmonary testing.
• Pre-employment drug test and random drug testing while in the position. Must sign DA Form 5019-R.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call duty hours.
• May be required to report for or remain on duty during inclement weather.
• This is a Non-sensitive, Moderate Rick (Public Trust) position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (T2) security clearance.
• This is a Key and Mission Essential position - See "Additional Information" section for more details.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) AIRCRAFT MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. without more than normal supervision. This includes broad experience with various types of rotary wing aircraft in order to correct malfunctions of systems, subsystems, major assemblies and components; use diagnostic and test equipment to include operation of ground support equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Repairs are made from ground, elevated work stands, or aircraft work decks. Parts are in hard to reach places. Climbing, standing, stooping, lying, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions is required. Moderately heavy physical effort is required in the frequent use of tiring work positions while handling tools and in the handling and lifting of heavy objects. Employee frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds. Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices, although the employee may occasionally be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is dirty, greasy, and unpleasantly noisy. Work is performed both inside and outside. Inside work is performed on concrete floors where areas are drafty and occasionally damp, and where fumes are present. Outside areas are unprotected from elements such as wind, rain, snow, and wide temperature variations. Operating helicopters create strong downwash winds, which result in blowing dust and dirt, as well as high noise levels. Rigging, alignment, tracking, adjusting, and operational checks in this environment necessitate the use of eye and hearing protections. The noise hazards require annual audiometric evaluation. Use of hand tools, safety wire and electrical equipment presents possibility of cuts, punctures, strains, burns, shocks, and similar injury. Working on elevated surfaces and work platforms and ladders presents possibility of falling, and injuries such as broken bones and sprains. Employee occasionally works outside under field conditions when involved in onsite repair or evacuation of aircraft forced down by mechanical malfunctions. Inherent dangers of toxic chemicals, unstable working positions, and moving rotor blades are always present.