Aircraft Mechanic Jobs

Duties

• Treats aircraft for corrosion in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43-4, Corrosion Control for Aircraft.
• Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions of aircraft systems IAW FAA, AF, and manufacturer's procedures. After repair, does ground check (i.e. "run-up") of aircraft systems as necessary to ensure proper operation. Performs scheduled inspections in accordance with Air Force and FAA regulation and manufacturer recommendation.
• Performs other less complex duties as required such as removal, cleaning, repair and replacement of various aircraft parts and components; washing, deicing and decontamination of aircraft; may assist in maintenance/repair of fuel cells.
• Maintains maintenance reference library (thru ATP database and paper files) according to Air Force, FAA, and FTC regulations. Includes aircraft, engine, and propeller service manuals, airworthiness directives, service letters, and service bulletins for each make and model aircraft maintained, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Advisory Circulars.
• Maintains shop tools and equipment in safe and operational condition. Ensures equipment is calibrated and certified annually.
• Inspects and approves aircraft for return to service after major alterations and repairs.
• Prior to all required inspections conducts a thorough preflight and ground run to identify aircraft discrepancies to be resolved during the inspection.
• Manages hangar facilities as directed by ensuring that FTC and tenant aircraft are parked and moved in an orderly fashion that will not cause damage to aircraft or equipment.
• Maintains refueling facilities and ramp area including items such as replacing fuel filters and receiving fuel purchases, clearing snow, etc.
• Takes appropriate measures to prevent mishaps.
• Ensures work area (include hangar, shop, office, and parts room) is kept neat.
• Accomplishes Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer's service bulletins as applicable to aircraft.
• Performs annual inspections IAW FAR Part 43. Performs major alterations and repairs. Supervises progressive inspections.
• Manages parts inventory and bench stock including doing required research with various vendors, related records and documentation, gaining prior approval for expenditures on parts and outsourced labor, labeling and stocking parts, and purchasing items as directed according to Air Force and FAA regulations. Takes measures to ensure security of purchased items.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to provide a copy of driving record.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• License
• Other (1)

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Professional Certification
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Selective Service

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  

  • Resume

  
  Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
• PCS Orders
• Social security number request
• New employee probationary period
• Other (2)
• Transcript
• Resume
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Benefits Review our benefits
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• Signature and false statements
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Cover Letter
• Financial suitability
• How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/05/2023 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application Information (https://help.usastaffing.gov/apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information)Agency contact informationUSAF Academy NAF HR OfficeEmail [email protected] USAFA Community Services Flight 10 FSS/FSMH, 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620 USNext steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
• Privacy Act
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Resume
• Reasonable accommodation policy

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.