Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Dover Base (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to perform maintenance on aircraft pneudraulic systems and related components. ARTs combine civil service duties with active membership in the AF Reserve unit and participate in unit training assemblies.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, use hand and power tools, read technical data, operate test equipment, and document maintenance actions in MIS.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill and knowledge in use of standard hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and procedures.
• Ability to remove and install pneudraulic systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of pneudraulic system operation and limitations.
• Ability to document in aircraft forms/MIS and maintain clean work areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform removal and installation of aircraft pneudraulic systems and components.
• Test and troubleshoot pneudraulic equipment and complete system testing.
• Document maintenance actions and ensure proper safety standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and comply with security requirements.

Skills

Follow instructions

Use of hand and power tools

Reading technical data

Documentation and MIS entry

Operation of test equipment

Physical fitness for lifting

Tools

Test equipment

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.

This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. 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-8200 FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE GROUP. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE GROUP. 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 Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of standard hand and power tools/equipment, materials accounting and security.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data, and Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
• Ability to remove and install aircraft pneudraulic systems, equipment or accessories.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of aircraft pneudraulic systems.
• Ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment, ability to test complete pneudraulic systems.
• Ability to document in aircraft forms/MIS, clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work.
• Ability to overhaul, repair, calibrate or fabricate aircraft pneudraulic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot aircraft pneudraulic equipment of moderate complexity.
• Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and technical orders.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent must obtain and retain a Secret Security clearance level designated for the position. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment. Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds).
• Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs).
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs).
• Moderate carrying (15-44lbs).
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs).
• Pushing and pulling.
• Reaching above shoulder.
• Use of fingers, both hands, arms, legs and feet are required.
• Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending and climbing are required.
• Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicles.
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4.
• Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.

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