Job Listing: Aircraft Mechanic, WG 10

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 1 vacancy - New Orleans Metro area, LA

LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Location: 159th FW, New Orleans, LA

This position is located in the Repair and Reclamation Shop, Aerospace Systems Section of the Field Maintenance Branch in the Aircraft Maintenance Functional area. This position accomplishes on and off equipment maintenance on aircraft systems and components such as wheel and tire, flight control, canopies, landing gear, and performs general heavy airframe maintenance, beyond the capability of other maintenance activities.

Open Areas of Consideration: 1, 2

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 = ARNG/ANG Enlisted permanent or indefinite technicians currently employed with the Louisiana National Guard.

Area 2 = Enlisted traditional Guard or Active Guard Reserves (AGR) members currently eligible to be employed with the Louisiana National Guard.

ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) ANNOUNCEMENT: This position is also being announced as an AGR position under AGR Vacancy announcement number LA-196627-A closing 19 JUN 07. Personnel applying for this position as AGR should do so under that vacancy announcement.

 

Major Duties

Provides capability for the recovery and reclamation of equipment of damaged or crashed aircraft. Performs all phases of the repair and reclamation process for crashed or damaged aircraft utilizing lifting bags, crates, hoists, slings, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Maintains and stores the special equipment identified as assigned to the crash recovery mission. Serves on the flight control team and may coordinate team functions. Participates in flight crew debriefing, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing components as required. Advises on and participates in the removal, rigging, and replacement of flight control surfaces, portable buffet and lavatory units. Accomplishes organizational and intermediate level maintenance. Performs intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.
 

How to Apply

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 résumé.

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

·         You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Monday, July 14, 2008

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

1.      Go to https://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: QJ196627. 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 https://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 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 Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

·         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé 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 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 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.

*PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE FAXED TO FAX NUMBER ABOVE WITH THE PROPER COVERSHEET.  REQUIRED FORMS NOT RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:

OF 612 (Optional Form for Federal Employment) or Resume’
OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment)
AGO LA FM 690-171-1 (Military Supplement)  http://www.la.ngb.army.mil/dhr/misc/Ref/Forms/6901711.doc
AGO LA FM 690-171-2 (KSA Form or Separate Word Document)http://www.la.ngb.army.mil/dhr/misc/Ref/Forms/6901712.doc

 To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: 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 Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process by fax. 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:
Richard Tinker

Phone: (225)255-8591

Email: richard.l.tinker@us.army.mil


Or write:
Louisiana National Guard
Human Resources Office
GLC 5445 Point Clair Rd
Carville, LA 70721

USA


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a reveiw of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or  interviews are required you will be contacted.

Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

QJ196627

1. Title of Job

Aircraft Mechanic, WG 10
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

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

5. Employment Availability

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

6. Citizenship

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

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


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

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

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


001 Aircraft Mechanic
21. Geographic Availability


0361 New Orleans Metro area, LA
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:

1. Are you a member of the Louisiana Air National Guard?

A. Yes
B. No

2. Do you possess experience, education, or training which has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and setting according to established specifications; Skill in the use of hand tools and test equipment?

A. Yes
B. No

3. Do you possess 18 months of experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting parts, subassemblies and components and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification?

A. Yes
B. No

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. 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.

4. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces.

5. Knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.

6. Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments.

7. Skill in the removal, replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts.

8. Skill in connecting, meshing and adjusting surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another.

9. Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges.