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Air Reserve Technician
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), technical authority responsible for coordinating the work of other journey-level workers to perform/advise scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, troubleshoot, documentation, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems installed or uninstalled, and to provide training to all assigned reservist personnel as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein. Determine when the nature and scope of repair involves other trades, e.g., aircraft mechanics, electricians, electronics mechanics, sheet metal/structural repair or integrated systems mechanics and coordinate the work of these individuals with the other trades. In a Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Branch, Jet Engine Section, Test Cell Section, Inspection Section, or Aircraft Maintenance Flight: Duty 1:
Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Duty 2:
Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components. Duty 3:
Skilled/certified in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement and power tools. Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Duty 4:
Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals. Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team. Duty 5:
Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house. Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System (MIS). Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee must maintain current certifications. Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. AFSC: 2A671C/TSGT. 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-8600 Engine Overhaul Family. The screen out element for this position is: the ability to do the work of an Aircraft Engine Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of documentation procedures. 3. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches. 4. Knowledge in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information. 5. Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect. 6. Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), technical authority responsible for coordinating the work of other journey-level workers to perform/advise scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, troubleshoot, documentation, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems installed or uninstalled, and to provide training to all assigned reservist personnel as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein. Determine when the nature and scope of repair involves other trades, e.g., aircraft mechanics, electricians, electronics mechanics, sheet metal/structural repair or integrated systems mechanics and coordinate the work of these individuals with the other trades. In a Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Branch, Jet Engine Section, Test Cell Section, Inspection Section, or Aircraft Maintenance Flight: Duty 1:
Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Duty 2:
Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components. Duty 3:
Skilled/certified in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement and power tools. Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Duty 4:
Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals. Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team. Duty 5:
Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house. Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System (MIS). Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee must maintain current certifications. Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. AFSC: 2A671C/TSGT. 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-8600 Engine Overhaul Family. The screen out element for this position is: the ability to do the work of an Aircraft Engine Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of documentation procedures. 3. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches. 4. Knowledge in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information. 5. Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect. 6. Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories such as portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.