AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - TITLE 32

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for an Aircraft Mechanic, Position Description Number D0484000 located in the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF #1), Winder, GA. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Current members of the Georgia Army National Guard.

As an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-11, you will: Perform Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft. Perform the full range of preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Install, align, and make needed adjusts to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc. Plan and conduct a flight training program for drill status crew chiefs to include maintenance instruction for assigned aircraft, the use of hand and arm signals used, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, aircraft loading, hoist operations, emergency procedures, etc.

Conduct ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Contact Allied Shops personnel to perform specialist work in such areas as sheet metal, avionics, propeller-rotor, engine, etc., and oversees the work performed. Accomplish or monitor the performance of periodic inspection, daily inspections, refueling/defueling of aircraft, and all servicing operations. Perform duties as a Flight Mechanic/Flight Engineer Bas required to carryout the unit mission, and as such carries out pre-flight, inflight, and post flight duties.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

Military Grades: E4 - E5 Compatible Military Assignments: EMOS: 15T General Experience: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. Specialized Experience: Candidate must have at least 18 months specialized experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.

Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

Work Conditions: Works inside and outside, in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps and work-stands it temperature and humidity extremes. Work areas maybe drafty, noisy and have toxic fumes present. Irritants such as aircraft fluids, dirt, grease, dust, paint, and solvents may be present. Exposure to cuts, burns, shock, strains, and broken bones exists. Physical effort: Required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing 50 pounds and over.