Aircraft Hydraulic Backshop Mechanic

Air Force Civilian Service; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement plan

TSP matching

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Hydraulic Backshop Mechanic (WG-8268-10) to join the 12th Maintenance Squadron at JBSA Randolph, Universal City, TX. You will inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring proper operation and safety per technical orders.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, and a valid A&P license (or military experience).

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Drug testing designated position with random testing.
• Occasional shift work and overtime may occur.
• An Airframe and Powerplant license and/or military experience is required.
• Work involves standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, with assistive equipment available.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Isolate trouble and adjust/repair brake mechanisms, actuators, valves, and related components.
• Diagnose malfunctions and overhaul pneudraulic accessories; replace worn parts.
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, test accessories to ensure proper operation.
• Operate test panels and ground power equipment; use hand tools and fixtures.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Understand hydraulic/pneumatic principles and related systems in aircraft.

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Drug testing

Manual handling

Heavy-lifting capability

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

Military experience

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Hydraulic Backshop Mechanic (WG-8268-10) to join the team at the 12th Maintenance Squadron, JBSA (Joint Base San Antonio) - Randolph, in Universal City, TX. In this position you would inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.

Hourly wage range for a WG-10 position at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph: $32.39 - $37.76

AFCS BENEFITS

Paid Time Off:

• - 11 Federal Holidays each year
• - 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

• - 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

• - No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

• - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• - Basic Benefits Plan
• - Social Security
• - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

• - US Citizenship is required.
• - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• - This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• - An Airframe and Powerplant license and/or associated military experience is required.
• - The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Must stand, stoop, bend, and reach. Frequently handles items weighing up to 10 pounds, and often lift and carry assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds. Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items. May be required to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Inspects, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and tests a variety of major aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their assemblies, and components.
• - Isolates the nature of trouble and extent of adjustment or repair required on brake mechanisms and struts, wing and cowl flaps, windshield wipers, landing gear actuators, control surface actuators, pressure regulators, pumps, pressure relief valves, brake cabin pressurization systems, shimmy dampers, and other aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic accessories.
• - Diagnoses malfunctions and overhauls pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, wear, scratches, cracks, or other damage, replacing gaskets and worn parts.
• - Reassembles accessories, adjusting and testing to insure proper operation in accordance with standards in technical specifications such as technical orders, microfilm, manufacturers’ specification manuals, parts supply books, and blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• - Performs operational checks and calibrates such equipment and machines as hydraulic accessory/pump test stand, pneumatic test stand,
• flight control actuator holding fixtures, bungee tester, steer damper test fixture, hose cut-off machine, hose assembly machine, brake riveting machine, spring resiliency tester, drill press, brake tester, and other special equipment used to calibrate and adjust pneudraulic systems and components.
• - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.
• - Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles; the physical laws governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases); basic electrical and mechanical principles; aircraft pneudraulic systems and pneudraulic equipment used in maintaining and checking aircraft pneudraulic equipment such as test stands and hydraulic jacks; and troubleshooting procedures designed to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems.
• - Ability to operate test panels and ground power equipment such as hydraulic test stands, gas and electric air compressors, and portable rectifiers; and use hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and special tools and instruments.
• - Knowledge of aircraft structures; the relationship of aircraft pneudraulic systems to the structure and to other aircraft systems; and the relationship of the work of aircraft pneudraulic systems mechanic to the work of aircraft mechanics, aircraft electricians, and sheet metal mechanics (aircraft).

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer