Job Listing: AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - St. Louis, MO

MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD

AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Identification Number:  NG195582
Opening Date:  Friday, June 13, 2008
Closing Date:  Thursday, July 03, 2008
Position:  AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Series and Grade:  WG-8268-10
PDCN:  F4229200
FAC:  23D100
Salary:  $23.68 - $27.64 per hour
Location:  131st Fighter Wing, St. Louis, MO 1 vacancy

APPOINTMENT FACTORS:  This is an Anticipated Permanent/Indefinite Excepted Service position. If selected individual is in a Permanent status (Tenure 1 or 2) with 131st Fighter Wing, that individual will retain their permanent status. If selected individual is in an Indefinite status (Tenure 3) with the 131st Fighter Wing, that individual will retain their Indefinite status. Any other individual selected for this position will be Indefinite. Management has the right to convert this Indefinite position to permanent status without readvertising. Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice. The tentatively selected individual will not be placed into this position until incumbent vacates the position. This is a bargaining unit position.

WHO MAY APPLY:  All qualified permanent and indefinite TECHNICIANS and AGR personnel who are currently employed by the Missouri Air National Guard in the St. Louis area. AGR personnel in the Missouri Air National Guard in the St. Louis area may retain their AGR status at management's discretion if selected for this position.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED:  This is an excepted position that requires active membership in a compatible skill in the Missouri Air National Guard 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 currently enlisted in the Missouri Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-864-6264 (toll free).

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement.

Enlisted – AFSC 2A6XX

Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion).

IMPORTANT NOTES: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized for this position. Required Security Clearance is Noncritical Sensitive. 

Major Duties

MAJOR DUTIES:  Utilizing electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics and technical publications, determines extent and type of preventative and/or repair maintenance required. Connects power sources, and using cockpit controls, gauges and additional precision instruments, performs operational and functional checks of in-flight refueling, single point refueling and fuel transfer systems and related valves, pumps, switches, selectors, and control devices. Performs leak check of aircraft fuel systems by visual inspection or by removal of panels and dye tracing fuel leaks. Diagnoses and overhauls fuel accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, scratches, cracks or other damage. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG, and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

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

3.   Completed AGMO Form 335-1-R, Supplemental to Application for Employment Military Brief, and

4.   Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

NOTE:  If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify, for each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received.  Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice.  You must submit transcripts when required.

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 03, 2008.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME ON Thursday, July 03, 2008.  FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY HINDER YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. 

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the Qualifications Questionnaire, Resume, AGMO Form 335-1-R, and Required Documents.  Please read all instructions before you begin.  You are solely responsible for the delivery of your materials.  We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.  Your materials will not be returned; therefore, do not submit original documents that you may need in the future (upload these documents from your files or submit copies instead).

You are encouraged to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the on-line method since it is the most efficient way to process your application.  If you are unable to submit your responses on-line, other application options are explained below.  Follow these instructions carefully.

To expedite the application process, it is recommended to have your resume and your AGMO FORM 335-1-R completed prior to beginning the Application Manager process.  This will aid in the upload process and make it more convenient for you.  You can access the AGMO Form 335-1-R by clicking on the following link: http://www.moguard.com/directorates/ngmo-hr/web_page/forms/AGMO%20Form%20335-1-R.doc. 

There are two options used to apply for our positions:

Option A:  Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·        If your résumé 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 résumé will be attached only to the current Application Package for this position.  You must complete and Submit to receive confirmation that your submission was processed.

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

 

You must submit a separate application package for each position.

 

(Note: When logging into Application Manager you will see two (2) options.  These are “existing account” or “create and account.”  If this is the first time you have used Application Manager, please select “Create an Account.”)
           

Follow the instructions to complete your application package.

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links  you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.

 
How to upload documents after you have completed the Qualifications Questionnaire and have logged out:

If you want to upload additional documents at a later time, click on or insert this link into your internet browser https://applicationmanager.org. Login with your user name and password.  This will take you to a screen displaying the vacancies you have applied for.  Click on the position you are uploading to under “My Application Packages.”  Select “Upload Documents” from the list to the left.  Upload your documents.  You will see “Upload Successful” when you are finished.

(Note: To ensure successful uploads to USASTAFFING, please ensure your documents are saved in an accepted file format and are not password protected. Accepted file formats include: JPG, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOC, WPD, XFD, FDF, XFDF or HTM/HTML.)

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

 

If it is not practical for you to use the Application Manager, 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, AGMO Form 335-1-R, and any supporting documents by fax.

·        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 fax cover sheet by clicking on this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. YOU MUST USE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT APPLICATION COVER PAGE WHEN FAXING DOCUMENTS. If you fail to use the required cover page, your application will not be considered.  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.

NOTE:  Make sure to send each application package separately with its own fax cover sheet; i.e., resume, AGMO Form 335-1-R and supporting documents for each position, as this will expedite the upload process.

SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.org for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.

 - Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number NG195582
 - Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
 - You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
 - Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:

 - Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
 - Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
 - Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.


The following documents are required in addition to completion of the Qualifications Questionnaire:

- AGMO Form 335-1-R, Supplement to Application for Employment Military Brief

 

The AGMO Form 335-1-R is a supporting document that highlights your military service.  You can access this form by clicking on the following link: http://www.moguard.com/directorates/ngmo-hr/web_page/forms/AGMO%20Form%20335-1-R.doc.  This supporting document includes information on any active military service as well as reserve military service you may have.  The form also includes military education and training you have completed.  The form must include the position title and announcement number for the position which you are applying.  There also is space to add additional information and/or special qualification you feel are important for the selecting official to know.  If you do not have any military information, please be sure to complete number 2 and number 4 on the AGMO Form 335-1-R.  The Military Brief must be completed and received for consideration for the position. Make sure to include your name and the date at the end of the form.

This form can be faxed, always use the official fax cover sheet by clicking on this link 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 the form into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up. 

You can also save this form on your computer, complete the form and upload the AGMO 335-1-R following the instructions in the section above titled "How to upload documents after you have completed the Qualifications Questionnaire and have logged out".

- Resume, Optional Form 612, or any other written format

Your resume, 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 or fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

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

Work Experience: For each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- If assigned additional duties in a position, include percentage of time spent performing the additional duties.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

Military Experience: Include all military experience that is pertinent to the position for which you are applying:
- Starting and ending dates of assignment.
- Duty title of position.
- Description of duties.
- MOSs/AFSCs.
- Complete a separate experience block for each period of military service related to the position.

NOTE: Be specific and always include dates and complete details of all job related experience.

SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.org for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.

 - Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number NG195582
 - Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
 - You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
 - Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:

 - Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
 - Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
 - Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

Required Documents:

The following documents are required and must be received before your name will be referred for employment consideration:

- Qualifications Questionnaire for NG195582

- Resume

- AGMO Form 335-1-R, Supplement to Application for Employment Military Brief

- If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory   requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify, for each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received.  Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice.  You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable, but you will be required to provide originals if you are selected for this position.

- If you are or have been a Federal employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50.  (This is not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.)

Instructions for answering the questions in the Qualifications Questionnaire:

Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire.  You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions.  Be sure to double check your application before submission. 

Your online qualifications questionnaire must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated.  Your Social Security number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who have may have the same name.  Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is NG195582

1. Title of Job

AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

QUESTION 1:  Are you a permanent technician who is currently employed by the Missouri Air National Guard? 

QUESTION 2:  Are you an indefinite technician who is currently employed by the Missouri Air National Guard OR a Missouri traditional guard member OR eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard?

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?

7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level that you will accept for this position.  Valid grade for this position is:
10
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

16. Availability Date

You may leave this section blank if you can begin work in the near future.  If you will not be able to begin work in the near future, please provide the date you will be available for employment.  Please use the MM/DD/YYYY format.

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

Enter the appropriate occupational specialty code for this position.  The specialty code for this position is: 
001 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic
21. Geographic Availability

Select the location(s) in which you will accept employment.  Valid location for this position is:
0500 St. Louis, MO
22. Transition Assistance Plan

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.

1. Do you possess experience, education or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work?

A. Yes.
B. No.

2. Do you possess 18 months of specialized experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling systems and major components of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems; experience diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning and examining parts for corrosion, wear, scratches, cracks or other damage, replacing gaskets and other worn parts, and reassembling accessories; experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedy when overall knowledge of the entire system is necessary in order to correct a malfunction; experience in repairing, rebuilding and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems; and experience using and interpreting technical manuals, specifications and publications?

A. Yes.
B. No.

3. IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO QUESTION 2, do you possess a combination of college, university, technical or vocational school education at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) in courses directly related to this position AND 12 months of experience such as that described above in Question 2?

A. Yes.
B. No.

4. Are you currently a member OR eligible to immediately become an active military member of the Missouri National Guard?

MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

A. Yes.
B. No.

For each of the following tasks, chose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I know little or nothing about this.
B- I have had study or training in this.
C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.
D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.
E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

5. Utilized electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics and technical publications, to determine extent and type of preventative and/or repair maintenance required.

6. Performed organizational and intermediate maintenance on aircraft fuel systems, components, and equipment to include fuel cells, drop tanks, regulators, pumps, relief valves and fuel accessories.

7. Performed required maintenance activities associated with time compliance technical orders (TCTO) involving aircraft fuel systems, in-flight refueling systems and related components.

8. Connected power sources, and used cockpit controls, gauges and additional precision instruments, performed operational and functional checks of in-flight refueling, single point refueling and fuel transfer systems and related valves, pumps, switches, selectors, and control devices.

9. Performed leak check of aircraft fuel systems by visual inspection or by removal of panels and dye tracing fuel leaks.

10. Determined serviceability of fuel cell sealant and replaced it when required.

11. Examined faulty components and determined feasibility of repair, replacement and/or need for submitting unsatisfactory reports.

12. Repaired, reassembled, and installed fuel system components and performed operational tests using bench and other related test equipment.

13. Diagnosed and overhauled fuel accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, scratches, cracks or other damage.

14. Replaced gaskets and worn parts, reassembled accessories, adjusted and tested to insure proper operation in accordance with standards in technical data.

15. Controlled entry into fuel cell repair areas.

16. Prepared for and participated in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG and IT inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.

17. Required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/ crash/rescue.

18. Required to perform such additional duties as security guard.

19. Required to perform such additional duties as munitions loading and handling.

20. Required to perform such additional duties as maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Your completed application--qualifications questionnaire, AGMO Form 335-1-R, resume, and required documents must be completed and submitted before you will receive employment consideration. If you have submitted all your materials using the recommended method listed above, you have completed the application process.

CONTACTING US:  After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (573) 638-9811.

Contact Information:
Tracina R. Butler

Phone: (573)638-9811

Fax: (478)757-3144

Email: tracina.butler@us.army.mil


Or write:
131st Fighter Wing
Human Resources Office
2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203

Fax: (478)757-3144


What To Expect Next:

Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.  A review will be made of your responses to the qualifications questionnaire and the documentation you submitted in your resume and on the AGMO Form 335-1-R to support your responses.  The selecting official will contact you for an interview if your name is referred for this position.