Aircraft Mechanic; Title Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8852-12, you will act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft,ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers. Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability(FMC).

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Coordinate and oversee the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics.
* Assign maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics.
* Observe and inspect performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.
* Plan, develop and conduct training to a multi facet workforce comprised of assigned military positions.
* Make diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing diagnostic and precision equipment.
* Perform or oversee maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting and corrosion control.
* Perform in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification.
* Accomplish operational tests of aircraft systems and components.
* Make diagnoses and solves malfunctions by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams.
* Ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems accurately reflect the airworthiness of the aircraft.
* Provide technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and system malfunctions.
* Select the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction.
* Perform preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections.
* Perform or assist in aircrew debriefing when required.
* Install, remove, inspect and adjust aerial delivery systems to mission requirements.
* Ensure all mission associated support equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment. Requirements Conditions of employment
* IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.

* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
* Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
* Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application, but will be required if selected for appointment.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Must be able to obtain and…