Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic; Title Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repairs, installation, troubleshooting and modifications of pneudraulic systems on Army National Guard helicopters. 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:
* Troubleshoots the aircraft hydraulic system with the aid of portable and fixed test equipment and from a complete knowledge of the system diagnoses any malfunctions of the hydraulic operated devices and makes necessary repairs.
* Troubleshoots and effects repairs to hydraulic test equipment (shop).
* Guides lower-level mechanics in performance of tasks.
* May participate in aerial flights, which are defined by applicable Army publications for Maintenance Test Flights for the purpose of observing, recording, and diagnosing malfunctions with digital test equipment, or otherwise assisting in determining the performance of aircraft engine components.
* Removes, installs, and repairs pneumatic and hydraulic components from aircraft and associated hydraulically operated ground support equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors, in inclement weather, on icy, wet and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands and in high places up to 40 feet. Subject to the hazards from toxic fumes, high pressure air, and fluids such as aviation fuels, oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, etc., engine noise, fumes, heat and blast. PHYSICAL EFFORT:
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 50 pounds and over. 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.
* Incumbent is required to serve a 2-year trial/probationary period. Qualifications GENERAL

EXPERIENCE:

Experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 6, 12 or 18 months of specialized experience in the following: WG-05 REQUIRES 6 MONTHS:
* Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to learn basic electrical and mechanical principles.
* Experience which demonstrates the ability to learn procedures used to jack and perform hydraulic and pneumatic systems check.
* Experience in identifying basic malfunctions when source of trouble is easily located by appearance, sound, or response.
* Experience which demonstrates the ability to learn procedures used to service, maintain, disassemble, assemble and repair pneudraulic ground equipment.
* Experience using various hand tools.
* Experience which demonstrated the ability to follow written instructions. WG-08 REQUIRES 12 MONTHS:
* Experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
* Experience in fabricating fuel, oil and vacuum hose lines.
* Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts.
* Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies.
* Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling, assembling and repairing pneudraulic ground equipment.
* Experience using hand tools and test equipment.
* Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications and publications. WG-10 REQUIRES 18 MONTHS:
* Experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
* Experience in fabricating fuel, oil and vacuum hose lines.
* Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts.
* Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies.
* Experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Experience in mechanical…