Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The Primary Purpose of this position to: serve as a multi-craft Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing such duties as a rotary wing airframe and powerplant integrated system mechanic. Duties include all levels of maintenance in reference to aircraft airframe and powerplant systems and provide service as aircraft subject matter experts on such processes as: removing, installing, overhauling, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, testing, modifying, servicing, upgrading, calibrating, troubleshooting, performing functional and operational checks, determining aircraft airworthiness, documentation, operate aircraft engines and flight control surfaces, perform aircraft launch/recovery/towing, perform comprehensive aircraft checks on simple, moderate, and complex mechanic/electrical systems. Provide training and assistance to traditional reservist, Air National Guard, Active Duty, other civilian service technicians, contractors, foreign military personnel, or anyone deemed appropriate by senior supervision. Duty 1: Performs sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations. Duty 2: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft, systems, and related equipment in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications. Duty 3: Performs aircraft, engine, and component inspections, Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties, and coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements. Duty 4: (Airframe General) Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Duty 5: (Airframe General) Verifies and certifies work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees and prepares/executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, (e.g., Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military). Duty 6: (Powerplant) Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul 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 The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Join the Reserves JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies, operation, installation, and adjustment including, but not limited to fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, pneudraulic systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and safety documentation procedures and the ability to document in aircraft forms/MIS, clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work. 3. Knowledge of supply procedures, applicable publications, tools, equipment and material accounting, security, maintenance documentation procedures, and in the interpretation, certification and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information. 4. Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, external power sources, and measuring instruments such as vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, engine diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches. 5. Knowledge of the installation, operation, capabilities and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines, accessory systems, and limitations of aircraft pneudraulic systems. 6. Knowledge of engine repair practices to identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engines or accessory systems, to anticipate required tools and parts, and to set up the work area. 7. Ability in understanding written and oral instructions and reading schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges and Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. 8. Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed for aircraft airframe and powerplant systems. 9. Ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment, ability to test complete airframe and powerplant systems. 10. Ability to remove, install, overhaul, repair, calibrate or fabricate aircraft airframe and powerplant system components, parts, and assemblies. 11. Ability to troubleshoot aircraft airframe and powerplant equipment of moderate and high complexity and ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret trouble reports or observed instrument readings, appearances, etc., make a tentative diagnosis; select needed tools and test equipment; and disassemble the engine or accessory system to locate the defect. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lb. and over). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are 1 hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 4 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only are 3 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing, with or without aid permitted. If it can be otherwise reasonably accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Works inside and out, on wet, slippery/uneven surfaces, ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, fuel, high pressure air and fluids, electrical shock or burns caused by electrical or RF energy. Dangers also include engine noise, blast, ingestion, and fast actuating metal surfaces such as landing gears, and flaps. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases such as Halon. Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, stands, and aircraft surfaces. Working closely with others. Working alone. OTHER SIGNATICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position. 3. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 4. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. 5. Maintains job proficiency by reading/reviewing new or revised technical orders or related publications and by completing applicable CDC, OJT, and FTD classes as required. 6. This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. 7. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.