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Naval Air Systems Command

AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES (ALAD) MECHANIC

Lakehurst, NJ

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Summary

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES (ALAD) MECHANIC in the Research & Engineering Group of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

Responsibilities

You will set up and operate various stationary and portable power tools, as well as set up and operate high pressure air and hydraulic pumps used for functional and hydrostatic testing of ALRE components

You will use hand tools and measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, optical tooling, recording instruments, flow meters, pressure controllers, automatic timing and control devices

You will read and interpret incomplete and tentative blueprints, schematic drawings, detailed Federal and Navy and Commercial Engineering Codes and specifications.

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1)Manufacture, assemble, disassemble, overhaul, repair and installation of ALRE systems and components including Low Loss Launch Valves, MK 07 MOD3⁄4 shipboard arresting gear, E-28, M-21 and M-31 land based arresting gear systems, sheave and anchor damper assemblies, retract valves, jet blast deflector assemblies, constant run out valves and water brake assemblies; 2) Set up and operate various prototype/experimental equipment designed to perform a wide variety of evaluation tests; 3) Conduct hydrostatic and operational tests of equipment to ensure against failure during fleet operations; 4) Fabricate various size ALRE Cross Deck Pendants and Purchase Cable test specimens. Operate heat-treat ovens and related equipment. Also operate different media sandblast booths as well as paint operations and booths; 5) Assist with the catapult launch valves, retraction engines, jet blast deflectors, water brakes and shipboard and land based arresting gear systems. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.

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