Aircraft Propeller Mechanic

Army National Guard Units; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Army National Guard is seeking an Aircraft Propeller Mechanic to perform assembly, disassembly, and modification of propeller assemblies for rotary-wing aircraft in accordance with technical specifications.

Candidates will use hand and power tools, diagnose maintenance needs from work orders, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Area of Consideration includes Areas 1 and 2; security clearance and suitability requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and disassembling aircraft propeller assemblies and accessories.
• Experience maintaining propulsion systems for rotary-wing aircraft.
• Ability to determine maintenance needs from work orders and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble aircraft propeller assemblies and components per technical specs.
• Perform maintenance overhaul, inspection, testing, and repair of propellers for rotary-wing aircraft.
• Use hand and power tools to complete required modifications and adjustments.

Skills

Propeller maintenance

Disassembly/assembly

Troubleshooting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC, Position Description Number PDD0710000, and is part of the SC AASF, South Carolina Army National Guard.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC):

Area of Consideration: This position is open to Areas 1 and 2 Only.

Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2)

Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard

Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard * Priority consideration will be given to Area 1. Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and their components in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories.
• Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft.
• Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.