Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Reserve Command is seeking a Military Technician Aircraft Mechanic at the Aviation Support Facility Lewis West, JBLM, Washington.

This Direct Hire Authority position requires the ability to maintain and repair rotary-wing aircraft, including oil and hydraulic systems, with minimal supervision. Work is in shops or outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to noise and hazardous conditions; physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform aircraft maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling rotary-wing aircraft tasks such as oil/hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotary-wing aircraft, including oil and hydraulic pumps and related components.
• Lubricate aircraft systems and perform routine maintenance as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

This is a Military Technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Lewis West located in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Who May Apply:

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: maintained and repaired rotary wing aircraft to include changing oil and hydraulic pumps, lubricating aircraft components, and a variety of less complex maintenance functions. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical effort:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or endure recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching. Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed inside shops, aircraft, or outside in varying weather conditions. Exposed to high frequency and high intensity noises. Dirt, dust, grease, and fumes are normally present. Danger of the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, falls, and eye or skin irritations is possible.