AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (T32)

Description:

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (T32), Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: 117 MAINTENANCE SQUADRON, BIRMINGHAM, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CMSGT K. SARGENT

Requirements:

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: A1C
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SSGT

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training that has provided the candidate with 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
-Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces is required.

-Knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.

-Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required.

-Skill in the removal, replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts.

-Skill in connecting, meshing and adjusting surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another.

-Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges.