Aircraft Mechanic; TITLE Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will responsibility for the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on assigned and transient aircraft using systematic fault-isolation methods.
* Identify problem areas and determine the extent of repairs required through testing, visual checks, and instrument readings.
* Perform unscheduled maintenance actions to correct aircraft system deficiencies.
* Accomplish adjustments to related systems affected by maintenance or repair actions.
* Conduct pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections in accordance with technical requirements.
* Perform ground functional tests of aircraft systems following maintenance or repair.
* Service aircraft with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluid in accordance with technical guidance.
* Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft and perform required inspections prior to takeoff.
* Use test equipment, gauges, and instruments to evaluate aircraft system performance.
* Conduct fuel contamination checks and oil sampling to assess aircraft system condition.
* Verify proper operation of hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems using applicable measuring devices.
* Interpret and apply technical manuals, inspection criteria, and maintenance instructions to aircraft maintenance tasks.
* Follow prescribed inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness and safety.
* Use hand tools, powered tools, and ground support equipment to accomplish aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks. 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.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
* 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.
* May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
* Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, qualification and currency on CH-47 Chinook aircraft as a condition of employment in the Illinois Army National Guard. Failure to obtain or maintain required military qualification and currency may result in removal from the position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
* The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
* The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
* The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
* The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
* The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades:
Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SPC & May not exceed the rank of SFC. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WG-10 Level - MUST possess experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure…