Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 18 DECEMBER 2025. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight,calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections.
• Inspect and perform functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization,lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
• Install equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.
• Remove and replace aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drives, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.
• Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment.
• Perform major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assist specialists as required.
• Adjust and maintain installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies.
• Perform operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units.
• Tow, taxi, park, and moor assigned and transient aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
• Use gauges, meters, and measuring devices to perform functional checks on aircraft systems and components.
• Inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, damaged tires, and loose panels that would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.
• Perform end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off to verify aircraft readiness.
• Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and verify corrective actions.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other required forms.
• Assist the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools.
• Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members, observing work for compliance with technical publications.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations, ensuring materials and equipment are properly stored, maintained,and secured.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership,please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Indefinite position/temporary promotion/may become permanent.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - May not exceed the rank of MSgt.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training installing, adjusting,aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container. WG-8 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training in the use of common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine, reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts, subassemblies,and components, e.g., such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing, and adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, and flight control systems. WG-5 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training that has provided the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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):

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• NGIL Form 73
• Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.

https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260

*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.

Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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