Job Listing: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Anchorage, AK

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The purpose of this position is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on unit assigned aircrafts.

Incentives may be available.  Payment of such incentives  will be made IAW current Alaska HRO Policy.  Incentives are subject to funding availability, superior qualifications as determined by selecting supervisors, quality/recency of experience, and pool of qualified candidates.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT: This is an excepted position and as such requires active membership in the Alaska Air National Guard, be assigned to a compatible military assignment and wear of the military uniform.  Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.  Applicants who are not a current member of the Alaska Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment if selected for this position.  For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-642-6228.

Opened Area(s) of Consideration:  1, 2, 3

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 = AKNG permanent or indefinite technicians, excepted or competitive civil service currently employed with the Alaska National Guard.

Area 2 = All Traditional Guard or Active Guard Reserves (AGR) members currently employed with the Alaska National Guard.

Area 3 = All others who are eligible to become member of the Alaska Air National Guard.

PDCN:  80399

Selecting Supervisor:   Michael Paulsen

Major Duties

Directs, monitors, or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Works with and coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Reviews, trains and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Performs preflight, post-flight, thru-flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, and as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews. Plans, develops and conducts training. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

If you are a current member of the Alaska National Guard in any capacity, it must be indicated on your application/resume for determination of which area you will be considered as.  National Guard experience must be fully described to include time frames, unit and rank.

 

To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2.      Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

Use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.

 

Option A:  Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:

·         You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed – and your résumé is not attached – until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your resume.

·         You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

·         You must complete the entire process by the closing date --(8:00 pm Alaska Standard time or Midnight, Eastern Standard time)  Tuesday, June 17, 2008 

·         To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:

1.      Go to The link that should be listed in the “How to Apply” section of the announcements is www.applicationmanager.org <http://www.applicationmanager.org/> .
and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.

2.      Click the radio button for this Vacancy Identification Number: PX192452. Click Select a Vacancy.

3.      Verify that all of your documents appear on the table with a status of Processed.

·         You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.  (When you want to return, go to The link that should be listed in the “How to Apply” section of the announcements is www.applicationmanager.org <http://www.applicationmanager.org/> .
and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.)

·         If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.  Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

 

To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:

·         If your resume is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your resume will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

·         If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Resume Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire.

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax, by mail or in person.

·         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

·         By mail or in person:  

Alaska National Guard
Human Resources Office
Camp Denali Bldg 49000 Room D-209
PO Box 5800
Fort Richardson, AK 99505
USA

Attention: Nida O. Colegrove

PX192452

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:

Resume
Questionnaire

To submit the documents requested follow the options listed above. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf

Contact Information:
Nida O. Colegrove

Phone: (907)428-6459

Email: nida.o.colegrove@us.army.mil


Or write:
Alaska National Guard HRO
Camp Denali Bldg 49000 RM D-209
PO Box 5800
Fort Richardson, AK 99505

USA


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application, you will be notified of your rating.  Referral to the hiring official will be made IAW our agency merit promotion plan and current labor agreement.  Qualified applicants will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.