AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise and includes tasks such as: 1) Demonstrating working knowledge of the operating principles, functions, and technical orientation of aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, pneudraulic, environmental systems, subsystems, accessories, components, seats, canopies, guns, and other ordnance related items; (2) Assessing damaged aircrafts and conducting aircraft systems and subsystems troubleshooting and fault isolation; (3) Utilizing organizational computer-based business applications and inputting data to record discrepancies, create work orders, research material, order material, research product specifications, and produce documents beneficial to an aircraft production environment; (4) Applying trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions, and giving instructions to train journeymen and workers, for the purpose of updating and improving their knowledge, skills, techniques, methods, and procedures; and (4) Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical-manuals to accomplish aircraft repairs and other assigned work tasks. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.