Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers. (CCAD) is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance. Responsibilities Serve as working leader of 3 or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Check work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Operate the Whirl Tower by performing dynamic balancing tests. Complete a startup and daily inspection according to Operators Procedures to operate the whirl tower facility. Perform repair/overhaul of rotor blades which involves a wide variety of repairs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanical Test Operator Leader (Sheetmetal Mechanic) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must indicate your ability to lead or supervise. Experience operating aviation test stands, machinery or whirl tower to ensure the equipment has met its requirements. Experience in the repair/overhaul of rotor blades and components.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to lead or supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires frequent lifting of heavy parts up to up to 35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment. Lifts heavier items using jacks, hoists or helpers; and torque to high torque values in and around 100-1000 ft. pounds. Moderately heavy physical effort in the frequent use of tiring works positions including but not limited to climbing stairs, working at heights up to 60 ft, and requires operation of elevator to reach platform 60 feet off ground. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in Tower areas and occasionally on flight line. Exposed to oil, grease, and cleaning solvents. Exposed to hazard of parts and components being moved through working areas by hoists and dollies. Subject to work in or around noise-hazardous area. As a test cell operator, works in an instrumented control room and utilizes a hydraulic elevator to go up in the air to attach rotor blades and make blade adjustments. Work inside the Whirl Tower employee is exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. Outside may work in hot or cold weather. They are frequently exposed to possibility of receiving cuts, bumps, bruises and strains while repairing, positioning, adjusting and moving blades and are exposed to skin irritations from acids, fluids and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the mechanics follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eye-glasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, clothing and safety harness required. Safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or used and may be worn or used for long periods. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Functional Career (FC) 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.