Aircraft Overhaul LEADER Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL LEADER with Security Clearance
Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) work leader and aircraft Dedicated Crew Chief over a crew of three or more workers/mechanics. In this capacity, the work leader/crew chief coordinates and oversees all maintenance/scheduled inspections performed on his/her assigned aircraft. While performing such duties is considered as being the technical authority of the assigned aircraft, providing instructional guidance, making work arrangements, and ensuring the production pace is maintained.

Performs non-leader trades and labor work as a member of the work crew. Trains reservists in the accomplishment of duties and responsibilities set forth herein. Duties:1:
Serves as a Work Leader/Dedicated Crew Chief of assigned aircraft, responsible for effectively coordinating and/or overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, positioning, appearance and servicing of the aircraft. Responsible for the total airworthiness of the assigned aircraft. 2:
Performs and/or oversees aircraft inspections including preflight, post flight, phase, acceptance, and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections. 3:
Provides technical supervision on production matters to all employees assigned to the crew/team, which may include active duty, ARTs, civilians, and others. 4:
Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. 5:
Leads verification and certification of work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by qualified mechanics and trainees. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* A security clearance may be required
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* AFSC: 2A3X7: TSgt E-6 Qualifications

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 Overhaul Leader with little or 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. Basic knowledge in the various trades and craft specialties of aircraft maintenance to evaluate/inspect workmanship. Knowledge of the theory, operation, and integration of all mechanical, pneudraulic, electrical, electronic, and other aircraft operating systems.
2. Knowledge of the startup, operation, shutdown, and emergency procedures for the systems and the aircraft; symptoms of normal and abnormal operation; and the inter-relationships between operating systems. Knowledge of associated trades such as sheet metal, painting, aircraft electrical, electronics, and aircraft engine work.
3. Knowledge of supply procedures, applicable publications, tools, equipment and material accounting, security, and documentation procedures. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill to check all functional and support systems, operate engine(s), determine what systems are malfunctioning; and search repair directives, technical orders, blueprints, schematics and diagrams, specifications, and manuals to determine repairs needed.
5. Skill in the use of all tools of the trade, test equipment, test stands, power sources, aircraft instruments, gauges, and controls. Skill in the operation of diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment/systems to identify proper and improper operation of aircraft systems, components, and parts.
6. Ability to analyze guidelines and/or maintenance modification orders to…