Aircraft Ornance Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic (ART) in a WG-6600 role. The incumbent supports armament work in a Reserve unit, maintaining electronic and electro-mechanical systems and documentation while following strict instruction and safety protocols.

The position emphasizes quality of experience with complex assemblies and security procedures. The ART incumbent participates in unit training assemblies, may have variable shifts, and performs duties

Qualifications

• Experience reading schematics, blueprints, and technical orders relevant to electronics and electro-mechanical trades.
• Ability to calibrate and test complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with standard hand and power tools used in electronics and electro-mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written instructions and interpret technical data.
• Operate and maintain electronic/electro-mechanical systems and related equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify systems as required.
• Ensure safety requirements and certifications are met for tools and processes.
• Handle security, tool, and material accountability in accordance with standards.
• Work with computer systems and documentation related to ORDERS and maintenance.

Skills

Reading schematics & blueprints

Calibration of electronic/electro-mech

Hand & power tool use

Electronic testing equipment

Follow instructions (oral/written)

Computer operation

Safety procedures knowledge

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Test instrumentation

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-6600 - Armament Work Family.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 - Armament Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS

• 1. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical orders relating to the electronics and electro-mechanical trades. Ability to calibrate complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to clean work area and job site upon completion of work.
• 2. Skill in the use of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades. Skill in the selection and use of electronic and electro-mechanical testing equipment.
• 3. Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices.
• 4. Knowledge of related electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and technical orders. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its certification and documentation procedures.
• 5. Ability to remove/install complete electronic or electro-mechanical systems. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to test complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to maintain, repair, and modify complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to troubleshoot complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• 6. Knowledge of security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and policy statements. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials accountability and security.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

• 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• 2. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 3. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• 4. May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for TDY purposes. Incumbent may be required to perform expediter/dispatcher duties.
• 5. "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"

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy lifting (80 lb. and over). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are l hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Hours of reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 2 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only are 3 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger I to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distingu