Aircraft ENGINE Mechanic; Title Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8602-10, you will you will maintain, troubleshoot, remove, repair, install, certify, test and perform operational checks on the turboprop engines, propellers, and associated propulsion system components. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Remove, install, certify, repair, modify, overhaul, and install turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers, and related components.
* Perform maintenance on all propulsion systems including troubleshooting, diagnosing defects, certifying, conducting bench checks, and performing in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls.
* Determine the extent of disassembly necessary to repair, overhaul, replace, and certify engine, propeller, and auxiliary power unit parts.
* Assemble engines, propellers, and auxiliary power units by adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods, and clearances.
* Modify engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives.
* Diagnose malfunctions using computerized test equipment, schematic diagrams, and technical publications, then perform appropriate repairs.
* Evaluate technical problems of repair, overhaul, modification, and installation of aircraft propulsion systems.
* Perform operational checks of installed propellers, engines, auxiliary power units, and subsystems during aircraft maintenance ground runs.
* Interpret certification findings and determine adequacy of corrective action.
* Evaluate engine and propeller performance by computing torque, specific fuel consumption, RPM, and turbine inlet temperature.
* Employ test equipment such as computer borescope, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures.
* Utilize special tools and precision measuring equipment, high-pressure hydraulic test equipment, and electronic test equipment.
* Perform dynamic propeller balancing and test propeller integrated synchophasing.
* Test variable potentiometers, servo-motors, indicators, and aircraft wiring.
* Review and assist in maintaining Technical Orders (TOs) and other technical publications and directives pertinent to propulsion systems.
* Interpret diagrams, blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical publications to perform repair and maintenance.
* Prepare man-hour data collection and required forms for input into automated maintenance systems (CAMS/G081).
* Provide on-the-job training and conduct formal classes of instruction in repair and maintenance of engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and related equipment.
* Evaluate effectiveness of training through observation, written tests, and oral examinations. 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.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
* PCS expenses may be authorized.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
* The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
* The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
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