Aircraft Mechanic LEADER; Title Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties Temporary promotion not to exceed two (2) years. The purpose of the temporary promotion is to backfill a Soldier on Active Duty. The temporary promotion will be terminated within 30 days of return of the incumbent to the position. This is a temporary promotion that may convert to permanent without further competition.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to perform OCM and sustainment level repairs that are cost effective to enhance the readiness, availability, and ability to extend Army aircraft life well into the 21st century. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard. The major duties include, but are not limited to:
* On a regular and recurring basis, leads 5-7 aircraft mechanics, crew chiefs, and specialist personnel performing work on the aircraft production maintenance floor.
* Monitors the work of assigned personnel, sets the pace, passes along assignments, and assures that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.
* Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.
* 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).
* Works along with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journeyman work as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbent works inside and outside in inclement weather, on icy or slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes and is subject to the danger from exposure to an environment of toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces, such as rotor heads, landing gear, explosive munitions, weapons, engine noise, heat, blast, intake suction, fast moving main gear box devices, rotating shafts, cartridge actuating devices, electrical voltage, fire and explosion caused by aircraft fuels, solvents, lubricants, paints and dusts, sharp edges, confined spaces.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The incumbent is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds. Requirements Conditions of employment
* National Guard Membership is required.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
* Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
* Direct Deposit is mandatory.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
* Must possess a valid state drivers license. Qualifications 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:

Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following:
* Experience or training 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.
* Experience demonstrating 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.
* Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series.
* Experience demonstrating the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment.
* Experience demonstrating the ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation and adjustment of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies.
* Ability to do diversified work with tools and equipment, requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions.
* Knowledge of aircraft components and maintenance procedures.
* Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and…