Aircraft Mechanic

This vacancy is for a WG-8852-8/10, Aircraft Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMMED DEPOT MAINT BR in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.

You will serve as an Aircraft Worker/Aircraft Mechanic and will be responsible for performing aircraft mechanic journey level work. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: WG-08 Disassembling aircrafts or major components for overhaul or modification.

Assisting in aircraft configuration changes, refueling/defueling and towing. Performing repairs of limited complexity such as removing and replacing worn or damaged gaskets, pneudraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings, cables, and pulleys. Following detailed procedures that specify task sequences, tolerances, etc. Installing aligning and adjusting less complex aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies and components.

WG-10 Repairing and maintaining various major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems. Performing flight line maintenance of assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing all airframe mechanical systems, or post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repairing of overhauled and modified aircraft to prepare for and correct deficiencies found on functional check flights.

Running engines and auxiliary power units. Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining tools and equipment. Training employees with lesser skills in aircraft mechanical work activities. Disassembling, troubleshooting, performing functional tests, calibrating and maintaining a variety of components, assemblies, and equipment.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Troubleshooting National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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.

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.