Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 23 DECEMBER 2025. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As an AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8268-10, you will serve within a fuel systems shop responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft fuel cells, water injection, antidetonant (ADI), and inflight refueling systems. You will utilize extensive knowledge of fuel systems maintenance practices and procedures to troubleshoot fuel system malfunctions, determine the extent and type of preventive and/or repair maintenance required, and perform all necessary repairs, installations, and operational checks.

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

• Perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on aircraft fuel systems, components, and equipment such as fuel cells, drop tanks, pumps, regulators, relief valves, and related accessories.
• Perform installation, repair, and operational checks on inflight refueling systems, single-point refueling systems, and fuel transfer components.
• Repair, reassemble, and install fuel system components and verify proper operation using bench test equipment and related test devices.
• Perform maintenance activities required by Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) for aircraft fuel systems and inflight refueling systems.
• Perform tasks related to additional support functions such as structural firefighting, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, or facility maintenance when required.
• Perform visual and dye-trace leak checks to identify fuel system leaks and determine the condition of fuel cell sealant.
• Determine feasibility of repairing or replacing faulty fuel components and determine when unsatisfactory equipment reports are required.
• Perform precise disassembly, cleaning, examination, and overhaul of fuel accessories to identify corrosion, scratches, cracks, or damage.
• Replace gaskets, seals, and worn parts to restore functionality of pneudraulic fuel system accessories in accordance with technical standards.
• Adjust fuel accessories following reassembly to ensure proper operation and compliance with technical data requirements.
• Connect power sources and use cockpit gauges, controls, and precision test instruments to perform functional checks of refueling and fuel transfer systems.
• Use test equipment such as pressure testers, flow meters, leak detectors, or bench-test rigs to confirm serviceability of fuel system components.
• Use additional diagnostic instrumentation to verify operational status of pumps, valves, switches, selectors, and control devices.
• Use calibrated measuring devices to examine component wear, alignment, and operational tolerances during inspection and overhaul procedures.
• Utilize electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical publications to determine the extent and type of maintenance required.
• Interpret TCTOs, functional check procedures, and compliance requirements to perform applicable fuel system maintenance actions.
• Use technical data, maintenance manuals, system schematics, and illustrated parts breakdowns to support troubleshooting and component overhaul.
• Interpret instructions and safety standards governing entry into fuel cell repair areas and fuel systems maintenance procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and specialized equipment to perform maintenance on pneudraulic and fuel system components.
• Maintain test benches, leak-check equipment, and diagnostic instruments required for repair and overhaul operations.
• Use safety equipment, protective gear, and repair-area control procedures when performing fuel cell entry or hazardous maintenance.
• Maintain tools and equipment in serviceable condition and ensure proper calibration and handling when performing precise repairs.
• Troubleshoot fuel system malfunctions using wiring diagrams, schematics, cockpit controls, gauges, and diagnostic instruments.
• Determine the cause of faulty fuel system operation, identify defective components, and decide whether repair or replacement is appropriate.
• Diagnose issues within inflight refueling, single-point refueling, and fuel transfer systems and identify required corrective actions.
• Diagnose malfunctions in fuel accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts to identify defects such as corrosion or cracks.
• Determine corrective measures to restore system operation and ensure compliance with technical standards and inspection criteria.

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.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
  

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 - Minimum rank of A1C & May not exceed the rank of TSgt.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles. Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines. Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts. Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies. Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment. Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.


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)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting
• 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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