Aircraft Mechanic; TITLE Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-12, you will act as the Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Manage, monitor, or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more highly technical military aircraft.
* Serve as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs.
* Perform damage assessment and determine corrective repair actions for assigned aircraft systems and components.
* Coordinate and oversee installation of aircraft equipment required for special missions and operational reconfiguration.
* Utilize a wide variety of complex computerized and non-computerized TMDE to diagnose aircraft system and component malfunctions.
* Select and apply appropriate tools, support equipment, and test devices to accomplish aircraft maintenance and repair tasks.
* Perform operational tests of aircraft systems and components to verify proper function and airworthiness.
* Oversee ground movement of aircraft to include launch, recovery, parking, and servicing operations.
* Interpret and apply technical publications, directives, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and layout drawings to accomplish maintenance actions.
* Ensure aircraft maintenance and repair actions comply with applicable technical orders, directives, and local policy.
* Review and validate aircraft forms and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and airworthiness status.
* Observe and inspect work performed by others to ensure compliance with prescribed procedures and technical guidance.
* Diagnose and resolve malfunctions of aircraft systems and components through analysis of specifications and operating characteristics.
* Make independent maintenance decisions to ensure assigned aircraft remains in the highest state of readiness.
* Clear Red X status symbols for work performed by others and certify adherence to quality and safety standards.
* Assist AVCRAD/DEPOT-level maintenance activities by resolving aircraft discrepancies and validating corrective actions.
* Provide technical guidance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, in-flight characteristics, and system malfunctions. Requirements Conditions of employment
* IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.

* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
* Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
* Limited to on-board ILNG technicians only.
* Must be able to…