Duties
As an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repairer, WG-4818-10, you will:
Inspect, test, certify, repair, assemble and maintain ALSE to include aircraft/aircrew electronic communications equipment, and aircraft-oxygen related items, aircraft modular survival system, life preservers, helicopter emergency egress devices, first aid kits and microclimate cooling vests. Equipment also includes helmets and helmet-mounted devices such as: laser eye protection, nuclear flash-blindness goggles and night vision goggles; and heads up displays; survival kits and survival components to include radios, beacons, strobe lights, pyrotechnics and various other survival items. Issue, fit and adjust ALSE. Schedule and maintain inspection and accountability documentation on ALSE and weapons. Inspect and maintain stock of medications necessary in survival vests, survival kits and first aid kits. Maintain documentation of all procedures conducted. Perform ALSE supply functions to include maintenance and records of Bench Stock/ Shop Stock, Prescribed Load Lists, Operational Load Lists, sensitive items and Class VIII supply items.
Instruct crewmembers in all categories of ALSE. Instruct aircrew and other personnel such as aircraft maintenance personnel, aircrew and non-aircrew members of other services and agencies in the care, use, theory of operation and capabilities of ALSE used in a variety of global environments. Instruct aircrew and other personnel in procedures and techniques for ground and air egress, hanging harness and personnel lowering devices, water ditching and water survival. Instruct survival techniques to include peacetime and combat scenarios; food and water procurement, land navigation, shelter building, fire-craft, search and rescue, escape, evasion and resistance, physiological and psychological aspects of survival; signaling devices such as radios, beacons, strobe lights, mirrors, handheld flare and gyro jet flares, time-on-target satellite signaling techniques. Administer practical and written evaluations. Develop charts, mock-ups and maintain training aids. May conduct passenger briefings.
Certify initial and continuation training of aircrew and other personnel. Certify ALSE requirements for all missions; ensure aircraft are properly configured with proper types and numbers of ALSE dependent on destination and mission being flown. Certify by signature forms and equipment records to verify proper configuration and serviceability of aircraft installed equipment. Conduct FOT&E (Follow on Test and Evaluation) of ALSE to ensure flight safety and optimum performance standards. Make suggestions and recommendations to change processes and procedures related to technical material governing equipment and practices. Forecast, requisition and store life support equipment and supplies.
Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensure quarterly inspections by Commander, Aviation Safety Officer and Flight Surgeon. Ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained. Issue ALSE lockers to aircrew members.
Supervise, instruct, train and certify traditional Guard members on all facets of the aircrew life support career field; perform task evaluations and document OJT records. Coordinate mobility and deployment requirements. Maintain publications such as regulations and other directives. Ensure publications are reviewed quarterly by Commander, ALSO, Standardization Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer.
Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Ensure ALSE shop is prepared for Aviation Resource Management Survey inspections. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. May serve as a voting member of the aircraft accident mishap investigation boards, and prepare related reports.
Prepare Annual Budget analysis and projections for ALSE shop operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required 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.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
Qualifications
Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
Military Grades: E5 - E8.
Compatible Military Assignments: MOS: WMOS: 153H2, ECMF: 68A, 68W
General Experience: Must possess experience which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of materials and equipment used in the line of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment). Ability to understand written instructions and to use reference materials and manuals.
Specialized Experience: Candidate must have 18 months specialized experience which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment. Experience reading and interpreting military manuals. Experience in supply procedures and property accountability. Experience collecting information and presenting it to various sized groups. Experience in planning a functional shop maintenance program is essential.
Physical Effort: Work is usually completed while standing or sitting and may be for extended periods of time. Considerable stooping, bending, or kneeling is necessary as well as working in cramped areas and on ladders and scaffolds. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance.
Working Conditions: Work is primarily in shops that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Occasional work outside may be necessary in extreme weather conditions. Hazards include eye, respiratory and skin irritation from adhesives, solvents, silicones and epoxies, oxygen, oxidizers and lithium batteries. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, punctures, and abrasions from handling sharp tools and electrical shock when testing components. Subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from tools and machines.
Benefits
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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/12790319
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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