Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to The Aero Club, Located on Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities Not limited in performing repairs on electrical, mechanical, and structural components of aviation aircraft and preventive maintenance and major repairs ensuring aircrafts are operable within Federal Aviation Administration and Air Force Guidelines. Supervise, inspect, evaluate and utilizes machinery to troubleshoot electrical components of aircrafts to include alternators, magnetos, avionics, transponders, airspeed indicators, altitude indicators, fuel indicators, tum coordinators, vertical speed indicators, audio panels, circuits, fuses, interior/ exterior lighting, magnetic chip detectors. Inspects, evaluates, services, removes and replaces mechanical components of aircrafts to include elastic shock absorber cords, landing gear struts, landing gear wheel bearing, safety wiring or cotter keys, cover plates, cowlings, fairings, pneumatics, heating systems, spark plugs, hose connections, prefabrication fuel lines, fuel/oil strainers and filer elements, batteries, nonstructural cover plates, and nonstructural standard fasteners incidental to operations. Perform 50-hour, l00-hour, and annual, preventative/major maintenance on assigned aircraft. Supervise or performs repair upholstery and decorative furnishings of the cabin or cockpit when the repair requires disassembly of any primary structure or operating system or interfere with an operating system or affect primary structure of the aircraft. Inspects, evaluates, services, removes, and replaces structural components of the aircraft to include landing gear tires, small patches adding reinforcements not changing the contour so as to interfere with proper airflow or major repair when applicable. Repairs an airframe involving the installation and aligning fuselage and frame parts, strengthening, reinforcing, splicing, and manufacturing of primary structural members of their replacement, when replacement is by fabrication such as riveting or welding. Performs and supervises maintenance, preventive maintenance, or modification on an aeronautical product shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer; and additional methods, techniques and practices designated by the Authority where the manufacturer's documents were not available. Shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accordance with accepted industry practices. If the manufacturer involved recommends special equipment or test apparatus, the person performing maintenance shall use that equipment or apparatus or its equivalent acceptable to the Authority. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and corrects malfunction of various systems for light aircraft such as landing gear, hydraulic, fuel lubrication, vacuum, induction and exhaust systems, propellers and other systems. Refinish decorative coating fuselage, wings tail group surfaces (including balanced control surfaces), fairings, cowlings, landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is required. Applying preservative or protective materials to components where disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved and where such coating is not prohibited or is not contrary to good practices. Supervises, inspects and utilizes appropriate materials to maintain the interior and exterior of the aircraft and simulator minimizing corrosion and shall, when the work is performed satisfactorily, make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment. Supervises and maintains hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, their containers and labels, upkeep and maintenance of the Spill Kit stations, apply the requirements of a site safety plan to a working environment, determine the need for and the level of personnel protective equipment, develop health hazard monitoring techniques and procedures. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12548181 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/14/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Required to be certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an "Airframe and Powerplant" (A&P) mechanic; inspection authorized (IA) credential is required. Must possess skills in maintaining aircraft forms and records, reading and interpreting aviation technical manuals, removal, repair, reassemble, and replacement of aircraft components and systems, experience in small, general aviation aircraft systems is mandatory. Ability in performing aircraft inspections, the use of aviation hand tools and test equipment, troubleshooting and diagnosing aircraft systems. Must have six (6) months of specialized experience in maintenance and repair of general aviation fixed wing aircraft systems, airframes, components or assemblies. Must work out of doors in hot, cold and humid conditions. Moderate to heavy lifting is required. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must possess a driver's license and be qualified to drive on the Main Base and South Base flight line, within 60 days of employment. This position is a drug testing designated position (TDP). Incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position is included in a bargaining unit. Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number Local 1406.