Aircraft Mechanic Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with Security Clearance
Location: McChord Air Force Base

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing such duties as removing, installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

Duty 1:
Performs inspection and troubleshooting on a variety of aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components in accordance with applicable technical orders/commercial manuals (C40 only) and specifications. Duty 2:
Positions, maintains, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications. Duty 3:
Accomplishes aircraft maintenance and equipment record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair. Duty 4:
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work area. Duty 5:
Verifies and certifies work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position:
Secret Security Clearance
* This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
* The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
* The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs uncommon tours of duty.
* The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
* AFSC:
Qualifications This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned. In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of…