This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-4) (Air). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Air National Guard, or members of either the Air Force Reserve, Active Duty Air Force, or another state's Air National Guard, who are willing and eligible to join the North Carolina Air National Guard.
Duties
As a AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN (TITLE 32), WG-2892-11, you will perform functional tests, analyze performance and troubleshoot the electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical functions of the subsystems integrated into the digital brake/antiskid system, maintenance annunciation panel (MAP) system of the integrated main generator, standby generator, emergency generator, flight control power, AC/DC power distribution and sub-systems integrated into the electronic/electrical and environmental systems; interpret analog and digital operational and output characteristics and results from the Maintenance Annunciation Panel (M.A.P.), onboard computers, aircrew debriefings and specialized test equipment; remove, repair, calibrate, install, align, inspect, and conduct operational performance checkouts on the components of the electronic/electrical and environmental systems; analyze malfunctions using schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, computer data, and factory drawings; diagnose circuit operating characteristics using on-board computer, special test equipment and laptop computers; remove and replace components or assemblies down to the lowest level authorized by depot; perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance modifications; perform recurring inspections and system tests of the life support and the electronic/electrical and environmental system; modify and update electrical and environmental support equipment; maintain and operate various types of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, diagnostic computers, digital and analog multi-meters, constant speed drive test stands, voltmeters, ammeters, etc.; perform precise and advanced wiring maintenance procedures on aircraft; utilize computer data and specialized test equipment to interpret equipment analog/digital operational characteristics; interpret electronic terms and symbols, and applies electronic formulas, tables and charts in order to perform fault isolation and repairs to systems and sub-systems; provide technical guidance, advice and/or assistance to other work centers on the interrelationship of electronic/electrical and environmental systems and their respective system; process and account for supply assets in the repairable processing system to maintain aircraft records, inspection records, and equipment maintenance in computer systems; document maintenance actions and man-hour expenditures on maintenance forms and computer systems; clear Red X symbols on maintenance forms and perform electronic/electrical and environmental system debriefing of aircrews; recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures; process and account for due-in-from maintenance (DIFM) supply assets; document maintenance repair actions, man-hour accounting, maintenance forms, and computer systems; maintain historical data of repaired components, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and test equipment; inspect, test and perform operative maintenance on cryogenic and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen servicing equipment; provide thorough inspection of the complete electronic/electrical and environmental, and other systems of the aircraft during special and phase inspections; provide on-the-job training to lower grade personnel concerning repair of the electronic/electrical and environmental equipment, aircraft system line replaceable units (LRUs), and aircraft electrical/environmental systems; provide on-the-job training (OJT) for newly assigned personnel; prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations; perform additional duties such as aircraft crew chief, hydrazine response, aircraft or equipment decontamination, structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to assist local authorities with natural disasters or civil emergencies; comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations; ensure that material, equipment and components are properly stored, protected and maintained; perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
- 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.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
Military Grades: Enlisted (SSgt and below)
Minimum Requirements: Experience or training which has provided a knowledge and skill in locating and tying in the electrical systems with the aircraft armament, electronics, and instrument systems; adjusting and calibrating the components of the various electrical systems; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (must have 18 months) Experience or training installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying electrical systems and major substation components of electrical system. Experience diagnosing malfunctions and determining remedy when complex relationships exists among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems. Experience making electrical repairs that require the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools. Experience in the setup and operation of computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new (not fully debugged) diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment and to repair discrepancies.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.