Aircraft Survival AND FLIGHT Equipment Repairer Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL AND FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER with Security Clearance
Duties - Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, disassembles, repairs, installs, modifies, stores, issues, fits, and adjusts aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, helmet mounted devices, survival kits, night vision systems, various freefall, ejection, cargo, and extraction parachutes, anti-G suits, eye and respiratory protective equipment, anti-exposure suits, chemical and biological protective devices, single place and multi-place life rafts, emergency signaling and communication devices such as survival radios and beacons, and other types of aircrew survival systems.

- Disassembles, assembles, inspects, fabricates, modifies, alters, cleans, repairs, and packs aerospace components such as protective clothing and covers, upholstery, thermal radiation barriers, flotation equipment, emergency evacuation systems, and parachutes.

- Performs documentation and Quality Control Inspections (QCI) tasks.

- Assists with aircrew flight equipment continuation and chemical/biological defense equipment training classes. Instructs aircrews on equipment use, operation, and capabilities. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duties such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty, holidays, etc.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
* Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
* Incumbent must have completed the US Navy Personal Recovery (PR), US Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment, Aircrew Life Support, Survival Equipment, US Army Aviation Life Support Equipment course, or equivalent;
* And have a minimum of three years of experience fitting aircrew helmets, oxygen masks, and working with aviator flight equipment. Employee must meet the requirements of AFI 11-301, Vol 5 (9 Jul 15).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are:
Requires prolonged standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, and working in cramped,
* strained and uncomfortable positions performing inspections and maintenance on AFE equipment. Requires considerable use of arms, hands, and fingers to use power tools and inspect a variety of AFE equipment.
* Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh 30 to 50 pounds independently and occasionally lifts heavier items up to 150 pounds with assistance. Will be required to work in hot, cold, and inclement environments.
* his position is designated as a Key Position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
* Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. Qualifications 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Group. 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 do the work of an AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL AND FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER without more than normal 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 assigned aircrafts' aircrew flight and survival equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment inspections and maintenance procedures using, fitting, and caring for…