AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This a Temporary WG-8810-10 AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2773000 and is part of the MO TASMG Shop. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

Duties

• Tests and troubleshoots aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment.
• Diagnoses any malfunctions of rotor/propeller systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs and refinishes blades/propellers using a variety of metal working tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment, diagnoses any system malfunctions and makes necessary repairs.
• Guides lower-level mechanics in performance of tasks.
• Conducts on-the- job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary.
• Subjects rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected.
• Operates magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to identify or detect stress, cracks, or potential failures.
• Refers findings to inspector for determination of serviceability.
• Performs Depot modifications, related to aircraft propeller systems, on assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations.
• Processes and accounts for due-in supply assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - WO1 (W-1) with date of rank after 10 July 2024 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training that has provided you with 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; and experience using hand and power tools common to the trade. WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience that provided experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories; ability to perform maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft; and experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis. Additional Conditions of Employment: May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate, to perform temporary duty assignments. This is a Testing Designated Position TDP. The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033330 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.