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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF) (TITLE 32)

Salisbury, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$34.66/hr - $40.43/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Aircraft Engine Mechanic (Small Shop Chief) for the National Guard. The role involves planning and executing aircraft engine maintenance, supervising lower-graded mechanics, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while participating in readiness evaluations and inspections.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and lay out work to be accomplished in the shop, which is then completed, by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s); determine approaches, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner; independently determines appropriate maintenance procedures; estimate time, equipment and material requirements; devise and maintain plans and records; provide recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position description changes, disciplinary actions, and leave; perform the full range of shop work; perform in-process, final inspection, and clear status symbols certifying work performed by others in shop; implement safety regulatory requirements; ensure that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions; prepare for, and participate in, various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises; perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment. Serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies; perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aircraft engine maintenanceAssemblyDisassemblyTroubleshootingPower tools proficiencyTeam 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 (E5 to E7)

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories 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 engines, engine assemblies, and accessories

Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft engines, engine components, and power trains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft

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