POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

U.S. Department of the Navy; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks skilled technicians to troubleshoot and repair aviation ground support equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of aviation support machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience with aviation ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity principles.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct maintenance on aviation ground support equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multi-meters

Hydraulic presses

Drills

Valves and compressors

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will troubleshoot repairs, modify, and test a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and air conditioning support units.
• You will work on equipment to include but not limited to: test stands, electrical test units, multiple purpose power and test units, cabin pressurization units, aircraft auxiliary electric power units, pre-oilers, and spraying units.
• You will troubleshoot aircraft ground support equipment to locate area of defective operation or breakdown and diagnose malfunctions and determine the depth of rework or repair required as well as material requirements.
• You will disassemble various systems and components of ground support equipment and replace or repair necessary parts such as bearings, ignition units, magnate units, steering systems, and similar assemblies.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver?s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
The Screen-out Element for this position is:
1) Servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling and modifying powered and non-powered aviation ground support equipment (AGE), (GSE) such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, mobile air conditioning carts, cryogenic equipment, hydraulic test stands, munitions handling equipment, jacks, maintenance stands etc.; 2) Performing circuit analysis and applying electronic principles to troubleshoot and repair various analog and digital devices contained in complex powered ground support equipment; 3) Interpreting tables, color codes, wiring diagrams drawings and schematics; 4) Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid-state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered ground support systems; and 5) Using hand tools, power tools, special tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as multi-meters, gauges, hydraulic presses, drills, valve spring compressors and micrometers.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

About the company

The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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