This position is for an Aircraft Mechanic within the Nevada Air National Guard, acting as a crew chief responsible for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the comprehensive maintenance of complex, high-performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.
Responsibilities
Direct, monitor, or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more aircraft
Perform work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints, including all-weather and night operations
Work with, coordinate, and oversee the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics
Coordinate and oversee the work of journey-level workers in other trades working simultaneously on assigned aircraft
Review, train, and prepare to perform battle damage assessment/repair
Participate in mission generation/regeneration operations
Direct multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations
Expedite aircraft operations, including concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling, and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns
Perform preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly, and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance
Serve as the technical authority to advise on, inspect, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft
Work closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status, requests, and coordinate specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints
Control and perform work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material, and personnel
Assign maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics
Coordinate with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements
Observe and inspect performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives, and local policy
Accomplish operational tests of aircraft systems and components
Direct and perform the ground movement of aircraft
Launch, recover, park, and service aircraft
Perform end of runway inspection
Install, remove, inspect, and adjust aerial delivery systems to mission requirements
Ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the aircraft
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Provide technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions
Perform or assist in aircrew debriefing when required
Perform in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul, and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures, and quality standards established by applicable publications
Make decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission
Clear Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplish or direct engine power runs, and may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives
Plan, develop, and conduct training during the technician work week to a multi-facet workforce comprised of 3 to 8 assigned military positions
Conduct and certify Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements
Select the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job instruction
Evaluate and certify effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the task(s)
Determine experience and skill level of assigned personnel
Maintain Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members
Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW)
May be required to perform additional duties such as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies
May be required to travel in military aircraft and drive military vehicles
May be required to participate in various periods of temporary duty away from place of assignment
Comply with safety, fire, security, environmental, and housekeeping regulations
Ensure that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
Compatible Military Assignment: ENLISTED: E3 through E7
Compatible DAFSC: 2A5X1
National Guard Membership is required
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Must maintain local network access
Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance
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Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
Responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications
Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment
Experience or training in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification
Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow
Experience instructing lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in the disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container
Ability to perform duties as a dedicated crew chief
Ability to perform, coordinate, and/or oversee the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft, whether alone or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers
Ability to coordinate the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft
Ability to serve as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft
No specific education requirement for this position; record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position
Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support Training/Educational claims
About the Company
This position is part of the Nevada Air National Guard.
