Aircraft Mechanic

Summary

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.

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Summary

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.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

08/06/2025 to 08/12/2025

Salary $67,807 to - $79,076 per year

$32.49 - $37.89 per hour

Pay scale & grade WG 10

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Maxwell AFB, AL

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

10

Job family (Series)

• 8852 Aircraft Mechanic

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number 9Z-ARTE-1...16-KT Control number 842564000

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a multi-craft Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing such duties as a rotary wing airframe and powerplant integrated system mechanic. Duties include all levels of maintenance in reference to aircraft airframe and powerplant systems and provide service as aircraft subject matter experts on such processes as: removing, installing, overhauling, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, testing, modifying, servicing, upgrading, calibrating, troubleshooting, performing functional and operational checks, determining aircraft airworthiness, documentation, operate aircraft engines and flight control surfaces, perform aircraft launch/recovery/towing, perform comprehensive aircraft checks on simple, moderate, and complex mechanic/electrical systems.

DUTIES:

DUTY 1: Performs sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations. Performs aircraft inspections such as preflight, thru-flight, postflight, hourly postflight, special inspections, and phase inspections. Properly determines discrepancies and extent of adjustments and/or repairs required on helicopter systems such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems.

DUTY 2: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft, systems, and related equipment in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications. Performs troubleshooting of complex integrated pneudraulic systems of related on/off equipment for assigned and/or transient aircraft to include support equipment. Utilizes portable and bench test equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Inspects and functionally checks structures and systems.

DUTY 3: Performs aircraft, engine, and component inspections, Engine Health Management (EHM)program duties, and coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.

DUTY 4: (Airframe General) Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Strictly adheres to safety and security procedures and regulations and promptly reports any observed or identified violations in accordance with established guidelines. (Airframe General) Verifies and certifies work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees and prepares/executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, (e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military).

DUTY 5: (Powerplant) Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Applies total engine and aircraft system knowledge when troubleshooting/evaluating propulsion systems performance and maintain, inspect, operate, and certify test cell and hush house.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• AFSC: 2A5X2

Qualifications

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 8800 - Aircraft Overhaul Group.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG 8800 - Aircraft Overhaul 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 a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with little to no 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:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies, operation, installation, and adjustment including, but not limited to fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, pneudraulic systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and safety documentation procedures and the ability to document in aircraft forms/MIS, clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work.
• Knowledge of supply procedures, applicable publications, tools, equipment and material accounting, security, maintenance documentation procedures, and in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information. Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, external power sources, and measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches.
• Knowledge of the installation, operation, capabilities and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines, accessory systems, and limitations of aircraft pneudraulic systems. Knowledge of engine repair practices to identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory systems, to anticipate required tools and parts, and to set up the work area.
• Ability in understanding written and oral instructions and reading schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges and knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment, ability to test complete airframe and powerplant systems. Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed for aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.
• Ability to remove, install, overhaul, repair, calibrate or fabricate aircraft airframe and powerplant system components, parts, and assemblies. Ability to troubleshoot aircraft airframe and powerplant equipment of moderate and high complexity and ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent maybe assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• 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. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty.
• Maintains job proficiency by reading/reviewing new or revised technical orders or related publications and by completing applicable CDC, OJT, and FTD classes as required.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lb. and over). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand overhand are 1 hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 4 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only are 3 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. 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. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing, with or without aid permitted. If it can be otherwise reasonably accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Works inside and out, on wet, slippery/uneven surfaces, ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, fuel, high pressure air and fluids, electrical shock or burns caused by electrical or RF energy. Dangers also include engine noise, blast, ingestion, and fast actuating metal surfaces such as landing gears, and flaps. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Halon. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, stands, and aircraft surfaces. Working closely with others. Working alone.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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