Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard.

• Removes, installs, certifies, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and installs turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers and related propeller components.
• Performs maintenance on propulsion systems including troubleshooting and diagnosing defects, certifying, conducting bench checks, performing in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Diagnoses malfunctions using computerized test equipment, schematic diagrams, technical publications and performs the appropriate repair according to the test results and analysis.
• Determines the extent of disassembly necessary to repair, overhaul, replace and certify all engine, propeller and auxiliary power unit parts.
• Cleans and inspects engine and propeller component parts such as turbines, gearboxes, blades, gears, bearings, etc.
• Assembles engines, propellers and auxiliary power units, adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods and clearances.
• Troubleshoots propellers using electric and hydraulic test stands to check for proper operation and evidence of oil leakage.
• Operationally checks engines and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units, by using the engine test cell facility to meet full power run checks on the engine and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units.
• Modifies engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives.
• Evaluates technical problems of repair, overhaul, modification and installation of aircraft propulsion systems.
• Solves maintenance problems and performs bench checks and test engine and propeller assemblies for serviceability.
• Performs operational checks of installed propellers, engines, auxiliary power units and sub-systems during aircraft maintenance ground runs in accordance with approved checklists.
• Employs test equipment such as computer borescope, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures.
• Operates, certifies, and maintains computerized engine test/trim automated systems (ETTAS) on the engine test cell.
• Evaluates, identifies and corrects problems on propeller and engine components causing vibration or impending failure using the ETTAS system, and vibration analyzer.
• Evaluates engine and propeller performance and accepts or rejects the individual components.
• Accomplishes operator maintenance on the aircraft and engine sound suppresser facility, test stands and various pieces of ground equipment, including the auxiliary power unit test cell.
• Performs dynamic propeller balancing and tests the propeller integrated synchophasing. Tests variable potentiometers, servo-motors, indicators and aircraft wiring.
• Performs aircraft full power runs and complete engine and propeller efficiency checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - SMSgt (E-8)

Minimum Military Grade - SrA (E-4) immediately promotable to TSgt (E-6)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which demonstrates your knowledge of aircraft engine parts and components and an understanding of general mechanical systems; knowledge of and skill in the use of proper type or size of tools to perform assigned work.

WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to troubleshoot, remove, repair, install, certify, test and perform operational checks on C-130 turboprop engines, propellers, and associated propulsion system components. The specialized experience must also demonstrate skill in the use of test equipment such as computer borescopes, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures; and operate, certify and maintain engine test/trim automated system (ETTAS) on the engine test cell to evaluate, identify and correct propeller and engine components causing vibration or impending failure.

Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2AXXX is optimum.

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.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:

1. Resume (must include the following information)
   1. First and Last Name
   2. Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
   3. Position Title(s)
   4. Company/Organization Name(s)
   5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
   6. Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement

Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.

2. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
   Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
3. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
   This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
4. DD214s

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