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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC bei Department of the Air Force

Department of the Air Force · Kirtland AFB, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

60.673,00 $  -  60.673,00 $

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Security Clearance

Not Required

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs troubleshooting of airframes and engines, airframe and engine systems and components, and mechanical accessories. Interprets mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, manuals, and pertinent reference material. Performs maintenance and repairs on all Flight Center aircraft and equipment, including spare engines and parts. Maintenance and repair includes sheet metal work, welding, fabric work, computation of weight and balance data, rigging of flight and engine controls; maintenance on engines, flight controls, hydraulic, electrical systems, landing gear, wing flaps, instruments, propellers and propeller control systems, cabin heat and ventilation systems, pilot static systems, carburetor and fuel injection systems; and magnetic compass calibration. Maintains aircraft and engine logbooks in accordance with FAA directives, entering and certifying as airworthy all inspections and maintenance performed on aircraft and engines. Schedules 50 hour, 100 hour, annual, and progressive inspections; using own judgement with regard to flight schedule and other priorities to minimize down time of aircraft and to distribute maintenance workload most equitably. Performs 50 hour, 100 hour, annual, and progressive inspections on Flight Center aircraft; using experience and judgement regarding repair or replacement of worn or broken parts in all systems of airframe components. Assists authorized aircraft inspectors in performance of annual aircraft inspections. Maintains daily maintenance logs of all Flight Center aircraft. Checks aircraft discrepancy forms daily, using own judgement and initiative to schedule required maintenance or other corrective action. Evaluates all discrepancies to determine whether safety of flight is involved. Maintains aircraft status in the Dispatch Program, indicating flyable condition and status of all Flight Center aircraft. Maintains records of parts used and labor hours expended by date and aircraft number. Maintains cleanliness of maintenance shop and hangar maintenance area; including shop equipment, storage areas, and radio and battery shops. Maintains bench stock levels of expendable items including oil, lubricants, vents, paints, nuts, bolts, and miscellaneous hardware. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12792535

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/12/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Position requires a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Certificate with Inspection Authorization. Position requires a complete set of common hand tools. Must be capable of using all types of hand and special tools, measuring instruments, hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic test equipment. Must be capable of performing strenuous activity over extended periods of time and working under pressure to accomplish maintenance repair of aircraft to ensure a minimum of down time. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Other Information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

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