Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the Aerospace Ground Equipment Section at ANG Flying Activities and mission support units. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

• Duties & Responsibilities: (1) Responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment.
• This includes identifying, repairing or replacing numerous electronic (both digital and analog) components.
• It also includes the repair of composite materials and state of the art gas compressor turbines and electronically controlled engines.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts and aligns down sized powered support equipment.
• Uses a variety of sophisticated testers, such as analyzers, digital meters, oscilloscopes and other measuring devices to determine repair requirements.
• Corrects unusual maintenance problems, by interpreting a variety of technical data such as tables, charts, formulas, color codes, wiring diagrams, and schematic symbols.
• Does circuit analyses, considers integrated circuit relationships, and applies electronic principles in order to fault-isolate and repair the various digital devices contained in highly complex powered support equipment.
• (2) Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines.
• (3) Must independently determine work sequences, specifications, and special procedures to be used to fault-isolate and repair unusual problems in various pieces of powered support equipment.
• Conducts classes to train maintenance personnel in operations, test procedures, and troubleshooting requirements of highly complex powered support equipment.
• (4) Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and non-powered AGE.
• This includes working on cryogenic equipment, engine and generator changes, removing, repairing, and overhauling of accessories, and rebuilding of units.
• Engine rebuilding such as removal and replacement of crankshafts, pistons, and other integral parts.
• Replaces, checks and adjusts valves, bearings, cams, clutches, bushings, springs, armatures, pushrods, exhaust manifolds, tubing, hose and defective wiring.
• Diagnoses gas turbine malfunctions, using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and applicable technical publications; makes repairs, removes, disassembles and assembles components and sub-systems.
• (5) Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and operates aerospace ground equipment such as AC and DC power generators, various types of internal combustion engines, air compressors, blowers, hydraulic test stands, cabin leakage testers, portable diesel engine driven generators, emergency lighting units, de-icers, heaters, load banks, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic carts, decontamination units, thermal bath, vacuum pumps, flow meters, lavatory service trailers, air conditioners and various pieces of non-powered AGE.
• Performs required TCTOs and other modifications on powered support equipment.
• Performs corrosion control duties such as inspection, cleaning, stripping, sanding, priming and painting of AGE.
• Performs inspections, calibration and repair on test and shop equipment.
• (6) Performs maintenance data collection, and prepares other required forms.
• Maintains Technical Orders, Technical Order Files, commercial technical publications and other directives pertinent to the section.
• Submits Technical Order Improvement Reports, Material Deficiency Reports and suggestions when required.
• Ensures that all waste products are properly disposed of and the effective waste minimization processes are used.
• (7) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluation 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 serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• (8) Participates and assists in conducting the necessary safety program for the Aerospace Ground Equipment activity.
• (9) Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

1) National Guard Membership is required. 2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 4)

Conditions of employment include:

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: ENLISTED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. ***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS – Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). *** NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service 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 service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2.
• Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents. 3.
• OF 612 – "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume. 4.
• Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)