AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

You will troubleshoot, dissemble, repair, modify, overhaul, reassemble, test, install, remove, arm and de-arm Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS).

You will visually inspect ballistic lines, tubes, hoses, and linkage for damage, deterioration, restrictions and security of connections and mounting.

You will diagnose recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action by initiation Quality Deficiencies Reports (QDR), proposed modifications and other appropriate action.

You will load cartridges into aircraft systems and remove as needed, following applicable handling, loading and checkout procedures.

You will enforce safety, fire, security and housekeeping regulations.

You will enforce safety, fire, security and housekeeping regulations.

You will perform analytical review on specific component and assembly publications, record findings, and submit via channel recommendations to Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) engineering.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-6652-10 without more than normal supervision such as: Demonstrating the ability to use measuring instruments appropriate to the line of work such as: simple measuring instruments including rules, scales, squares gages, testers, pressure indicators, tachometers, test lights, ammeters, meggers, watt meters, and testers; Utilizing more complex measuring instruments including micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, protractors, combination squares, dynamic balancers, dividers, templates, precision blocks, millvoltmeters with shunts; frequency meters; bridges; and oscilloscopes; Performing accuracy in checking, counting, verifying, and sorting; Keeping records, logs, inventories, and making reports. Demonstrating knowledge of storage, treatment, care and handling. Using arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc. Knowledge of storage, treatment, and care. Meeting a time schedule, deadline, or emergency when using the instrument. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov) 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.