Aircraft Mechanic NA-10

Summary

This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

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This job is open to

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  The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  
  
  
  Clarification from the agency
  
  U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Performs a wide range of major and minor maintenance and inspection work on general aviation aircraft frames, systems, and their components, including high performance aircraft.
  • Performs removal, troubleshooting, analysis, repairs, rebuild, modification, installation, replacement, adjustments, alignments, rigging, torques, disassembly, functional operations and checks on major assemblies, subassemblies, and their components.
  • Makes repairs to a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces such as hydraulic, oil, fuel, and pressurizations systems, landing gear assemblies, ailerons, and flaps.
  • Use a variety of conglomerate and sensorial diagnostic and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc. to ensure proper functionality and airworthiness.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    
  Requirements
  
  Conditions of Employment
  
  
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, paragraph 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and a physical examination.
  • Must maintain a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant license.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license as required by local/state or military regulations.
  • Must maintain knowledge of current applicable FAA regulations.
  • Must frequently handle objects weighing up to 20 and occasionally 50 pounds with/without assistance.
  • This position is covered by the DA Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Incumbent is required to sign DA Form 5019-R.
  • This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
  • As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.
    
    
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Must have experience that demonstrates the ability to perform maintenance on a variety of General Aviation aircraft with little to no supervision.
  • In addition to knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and less complex assemblies, must possess knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a wide array of aircraft systems and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engine(s), landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
  • Must possess skills and abilities to function test and/or troubleshoot aircraft systems; determine when they are operation properly or whether portions of the system must be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
  • Must be able to successfully use appropriate tools and test equipment to maintain and test aircraft operability.
  • Must have skill in reading and understanding data and settings from the cockpit instruments and gauges.
    
    
  Education
  
  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
  
  Additional information
  
  Initial Cut-Off Date
  
  
  • Thursday, March 6, 2025 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
    
    
  Area of Consideration:
  
  
  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
    
    
  Manual Applications:
  
  
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 04/30/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
    
    
  PCS Costs
  
  
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
    
    
  FWS Allowances and Differentials
  
  
  • This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
  • All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
    
    
  Incentives and Bonuses
  
  
  • Incentives will not be paid.
    
    
  Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  
  
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
    
    
  Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
  
  
  • It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF Applicant Information Kit.pdf ).
    
    
  Other:
  
  
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
    
    
  How You Will Be Evaluated
  
  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
  
  Applicants Can Claim The Following Eligibilities
  
  
  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
    
    
  Required Documents
  
  The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application
  
  
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License
  • Resume
    
    
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License
  • Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    
    
  How to Apply
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  
  • Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12702040. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/30/2025 to receive consideration.
  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12702040.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
    
    
  Agency contact information
  
  Gail Lovoi
  
  Phone (571) 644-6228 Email gail.a.lovoi.naf@army.mil
  
  Address BK-NAF-W0WFAA US ARMY GARRISON REDSTONE
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!