AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Summary

You will serve as a Aircraft Mechanic in the Norfolk Production Branch in the FRCMA A/C Department of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA.

Duties

• •You will interpret guidance (e.g., blueprints, job orders, specifications, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to perform troubleshooting, repair, or installation on aircraft systems
• •You will inspect and evaluate the overall performance of an aircraft to determine if it meets specifications or qualitative standards
• •You will analyze malfunctions, isolate units, and determine what adjustments, repairs, or replacements are required for flight correctness
• •You will connect related systems (e.g., hydraulic systems, cable systems) to newly installed or repaired units

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision 1) Interpreting written and oral instructions from supervisor in order to plan work and complete assignments with little or no guidance or review; 2) Visually checking aircraft components to locate worn, dirty or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; 3) Installing, adjusting, aligning, and troubleshooting major aircraft systems and components to determine level of rework/repair required; 4) Completing check out procedures to ensure proper orientation; and 5) Performing final functional and operational tests to ensure aircraft flight readiness. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.