AIRCRAFT WEIGHT & BALANCE SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT WEIGHT & BALANCE SPECIALIST in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPT of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST.

Duties

• •You will ensure all documented work is accomplished, certified, and verified in accordance with certification program of the facility.
• •You will ensure defects/discrepancies discovered are brought to the attention of personnel authorized to annotate records/reports for correction.
• •You will coordinate with associated trades to complete all documented work on schedule.
• •You will be responsible for good housekeeping and safety regulation, especially around fueled aircraft and oxygen systems.

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: Perform aircraft weight and balance functions on fixed- and/or rotary-wing aircraft, including aircraft weighing, jacking, fuel measurement, weight computations, load and center-of-gravity determinations, and maintenance of required weight-and-balance records. Read and interpret, and apply applicable technical directives, Chart "E" requirements, technical orders, safety procedures, and production documentation; possess working knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, components, aerodynamics, and aircraft handling procedures; and perform mathematical calculations accurately. Identify and communicate weight-and-balance discrepancies, coordinate with engineers and associate trades on configuration changes and modifications, and prepare or deliver weight-and-balance training to fleet and depot personnel. 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.