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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Morrisville, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30.08/hr - $35.09/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Aircraft Propeller Mechanic (Title 32) for the National Guard. This role involves testing, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft rotor and propeller systems, ensuring their airworthiness and functionality.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Test and troubleshoot aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment

Diagnose any malfunctions of rotor/propeller systems and make necessary repairs

Repair and refinish blades/propellers using a variety of metal working tools and precision measuring instruments

Perform troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment

Diagnose any system malfunctions and make necessary repairs

Subject rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected

Operate magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to identify or detect stress, cracks, or potential failures

Refer findings to inspector for determination of serviceability

Align and balance assembled propellers/rotor blades by making appropriate linkage adjustments and by making both chordwise and spanwise weight adjustments to bring blades into true balance

Make final adjustments to balance, track, eliminate vibrations and ensure proper revolutions per minute (RPM) by checking blade track utilizing special tracking equipment and making weight, trim tab, and control linkage adjustments

Perform operational checks of installed aircraft blades and associated sub-systems both inflight and during aircraft maintenance ground runs

May participate in aerial flights which are defined by applicable Army publications as Maintenance Test Flights

Serve as a member of the flight crew for the purposes of observing, recording, and diagnosing malfunctions

Assist in determining the airworthiness of aircraft or the functioning of specific items or components when expertise or services are required to accomplish in-flight test of equipment

Wear and utilize appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aircraft propeller assemblyTroubleshootingMaintenance overhaulHandPower toolsNondestructive testingSafety precautionsTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

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

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

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

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 - E7)

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and their components in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements

Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 18 months) Experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories

Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft

Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis