Aircraft Mechanic

Air National Guard Units; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Mississippi seeks an Aircraft Mechanic for the MS 172 AW. This indeterminate position requires experience in removing and replacing aircraft parts, and in aligning and testing pneudraulic systems per specs.

Candidates should have 18+ months of specialized experience and be capable of coordinating the work of other mechanics to maintain critical actions and workflow. Benefits and tenure terms follow military technician guidelines.

Qualifications

• General experience removing/replacing aircraft parts with hand tools and test equipment per specs.
• Specialized experience: 18+ months installing, adjusting, troubleshooting mechanical and pneudraulic systems on aircraft; coordinating work.

Skills

Hand tools

Test equipment

Team coordination

Leadership

Disassembly/assembly

Job description

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the MS 172 AW, National Guard.This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee, but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. You can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess and document in detail, at least 18 months of 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 completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

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