Aircraft Egress Systems Mechanic

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Aircraft Egress Systems Mechanic (WG-6652-10) to join the team at the 12th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph AFB, Texas! In this role, you would troubleshoot, install, modify, repair, and adjust a variety of aircraft ordnance systems such as decoys, egress and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment on the T-6 and/or T-38 aircraft!

This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!

Hourly wage range for a WG-10 position at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph: $31.42 - $36.64

AFCS BENEFITS

Paid Time Off:

- 11 Federal Holidays each year

- 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

- 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

- No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

- Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

- Basic Benefits Plan

- Social Security

- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Selects the best methods and procedures to utilize in troubleshooting and making operational and functional checks on associated aircraft egress systems.

- As necessary, disarms the system and isolates malfunctions whether electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic. Troubleshoots each malfunctioning system from point-to-point, i.e., cannon plug, switches, relays, solenoids, control panels, wiring, etc.

- Utilizes wiring diagrams, technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information, and measuring devices as guidance when performing systems troubleshooting tasks.

- Replaces or repairs components such as indicators, timers, intervalometers, valves, cylinders, solenoids, resistors, explosive shape charges, oxygen regulators, and actuators to avoid removing the equipment or components from the system and routing them to the shop.

- Repairs, modifies, or removes the equipment and components such as ejection seats, canopies, escape hatches, modular ejection units, pylons, and ejector racks. After repair, makes final operational and functional checks and adjusts the system under simulated armed conditions.

- Conducts “power on” check of the aircraft ordnance system by energizing the system with APU power source. Aligns system with the power source and weapons system. While in the cockpit “triggers” the various systems, i.e., bomb, rocket, pylon, gun, special weapons, etc. Observes test equipment during each area tested to determine any weaknesses or malfunctions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, modify, and test systems of a variety of aircraft ordnance systems such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, egress and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment; set up the work area; determine the degree of disassembly necessary; and the extent of rework needed.

- Skill in the use of test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, bore sight tools, multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, modify, adjust and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems using electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles of operation such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, egress and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment without more than normal supervision.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

- US Citizenship is required.

- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

- Work requires employee to drive a motor vehicle. Valid driver’s license will be required.

- May be required to work other than normal duty hours such as overtime, uncommon tours, weekend, holidays, call back, 2nd and/or 3rd shifts, etc.

- Aircraft egress systems maintenance experience is highly desired.

- The work requires standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and in hard-to-reach places. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

May be required to complete a USA Hire Standard Assessment.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideas of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.