Duties

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader (Title 32), Position Description Number D and is part of the VA 192 MAI SQ, National Guard.

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Responsibilities

As a Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader, WL8602-10, you will perform the below duties:

(1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.
Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and
evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of
parts.
(2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that
materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available. Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and
specialist personnel performing journey level work.
(3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with
established time frames and priorities. Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with
the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering
questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Ensures that
all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and
the flight line.
(4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays,
problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for
individual employees). As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks.
On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in
support of functional requirements.
(5) Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (E7/MSgt) currently employed in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.

Military Grades: Enlisted Personnel (E-7/MSgt)

General Experience: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series. Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.

Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least 24 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Must have experience in installing, removing, operating, and repairing a variety of conventional and modified aircraft engines and engine accessories systems on and off the aircraft.
2. Must have an understanding of jet engine theory and the integration of the jet engine with all aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and accomplish repairs.
3. Must have the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of aircraft engine systems and assemblies.
4. Must have the experience in determining when new assemblies and/or systems should be installed, or repairs made through replacement with new parts or components.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics)

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians, Proof of Recent enlistment if enlistment in the Virginia National Guard occurred within the last 60 days, Transcripts for applicants claiming education in lieu of specialized experience.