Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Leader - Air Force Materiel Command

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8200 Fluid Systems Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Lead Or Supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Sits, stands, lifts equipment weighing 25 pounds without mechanical or human assistance, and occasionally items weighing in excess of 25 pounds with help from lifting equipment or other workers. Pushes heavy jacks and test stands and stoups, bends, stretches, and works in cramped, tiring and uncomfortable positions. Subject to high intensity and higher frequency sounds that impose a physical burden. WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, and inclement. weather. Exposed to toxic fumes; dirt; grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, and hydraulic fluids. Incumbent is in danger of injury by fluids subject to high pressures (9,000-10,000 pound per square inch); falling from aircraft, work stands, or slips on oily floors; falling objects, or cockpits containing explosive devices; cuts, shocks, strains, or skin and eye irritations: and high intensity and higher frequency sound waves Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers. Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led. Inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, und tests a variety of major aircraft. hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their assemblies, and components. Jack aircraft to flight configuration, hook up power sources, and using cockpit controls and gauges and additional precision instruments, check operations of such items as landing gear doors, ground and flight spoilers, and steering and brake systems for performance and conformance to operational specification. Use and maintain tools and test equipment required to accomplish duties.