Summary The Aircraft Mechanic serves as a journeyman fixed wing airplane mechanic responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, repairs, and/or alterations on Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) fixed wing single and light multi-engine piston powered airplane fleet in the aircraft maintenance shop at Aircraft and Equipment Operations (AEO), Mission, Texas. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs the duties of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) Mechanic. Tests, troubleshoots, removes, installs, aligns, and adjusts the oil, fuel, hydraulic, and electrical systems of aircraft. Inspects, installs, replaces, and repairs airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and other components as necessary. Performs all phases of aircraft structural repair and alteration, including sheet metal structure, wood structure, steel tubing structure, and composite structure. Conducts detailed 100-hour and annual inspections in accordance with manufacturer, FAA, and APHIS established requirements to determine aircraft condition and airworthiness. Troubleshoots, checks, and repairs aircraft systems and associated mechanisms through connecting, adjusting, and operating test equipment. Traces and corrects electrical problems in various aircraft systems. Must be familiar with Department of Transportation FAA publications (Code of Federal Regulations Part 14, Airworthiness Directives, Orders, Bulletins, Advisory Circulars, Forms, etc.) and be able to work within the confines and compliance of such oversight. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. This position has a selective factor, as a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have completed the required training and attained their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certificate. To qualify, you must show that you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience repairing and maintaining piston engines, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit (union), specifically the National Association of Agricultural Employees. Worksite Information: This position is located at the duty station(s) listed in this vacancy announcement and is not eligible for telework or remote work.
