Summary
These are National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Positions.
These are Indefinite/Permanent (Retain Current Tenure) WG-8852-12 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (UH-72A) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2390000 and are part of the Limited Army Aviation Support Facility (LAASF).
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for AASF Whiteman at Whiteman AFB, Missouri; AASF Fort Leonard Wood, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; AAFA in Springfield, Missouri; LAAFA in Jefferson City, Missouri; or the TASMG Shop in Springfield, Missouri.
Duties
- Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance within the CAMP and FAA framework, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance UH-72A military aircraft.
- Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.
- Trains, coordinates, and oversees the work of Non-Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) aircraft mechanics.
- Provides mentorship for those journey level workers pursuing A and P certification.
- Certifies completion of maintenance tasks of non A and P mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.
- Certifies aircraft as airworthy before being released for flight.
- Performs ground checks and assists functional check pilots with in flight functional check procedures.
- Performs damage assessments and repairs.
- Participates in mission preparation and recovery operations.
- Oversees installation of equipment for special missions.
- Expedites UH-72A aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, refueling, and/or reconfiguration of equipment for changes in operational missions.
- Performs preflight, thru flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
- Serves as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
- Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, workload availability of UH-72A parts, facilities, material and personnel.
- Observes and inspects work performed by other UH-72A workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.
- Maintains UH-72A aircraft under FAA and manufacturer guidelines and conducts inspections IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance publications and special inspection criteria.
- Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel.
- Accomplishes operational tests of aircraft systems and components.
- Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel. equipment are properly and safely maintained and protected.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- 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.
- 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.
- This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
- Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
- Placement or baseline physical are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment.
- If selected individual is in a Permanent status (Tenure 1 or 2) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Permanent status.
- If selected individual is in an Indefinite status (Tenure 3) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Indefinite status.
- If selected individual is not currently on-board with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will be Indefinite.
- The incumbent must possess/obtain within 12 months of position selection, an A and P certificate issued by the FAA per CFR Title 14, part 65, subpart D.
- The incumbent must possess or be eligible for award of the appropriate security clearance for this position.
- The incumbent may be required to maintain NGB Non-Aviator Flying Status and qualified for Class III flying duties.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
Maximum Military Grade - CW2 (W-2) with date of rank on or after 03 September 2023
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories and components; make adjustments and settings according to established specifications; and use hand tools and test equipment.
WG-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience which demonstrates your ability to certify airworthiness and manage the operational readiness of UH-72A aircraft and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel; and provide detailed technical oversight of aircraft level of mission capabilities and operational readiness which govern the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alteration of UH-72A aircraft ensuring aircraft meet airworthiness compliance as stipulated with the UH-72A Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Plan (CAMP). The specialized experience must also demonstrate knowledge of theory and operation of the aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems, and determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting the aircraft returns to airworthy status; plan the sequence of steps, research technical data, and select necessary tools, repair parts and otherwise carry assignments through to completion, referring unusual and difficult problems to the supervisor; and spot checks work to establish adherence to instructions and standards.
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:
- Resume (must include the following information)
- First and Last Name
- Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
- Position Title(s)
- Company/Organization Name(s)
- Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- DD214s
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12990310
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.