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Position Title
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (4)
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-11045270-AR-21-052 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 to Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Current nationwide military/prior members willing and eligible to become National Guard members.  Are you a current military or prior member willing and eligible to become a National Guard member? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list.  Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
 
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you currently a guard member of the Mississippi Army National Guard or able to immediately obtain membership in the Mississippi Army National Guard?
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2. Do you have experience or training that has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications? Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment? (limit characters)
3. Do you have 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification? Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow? Have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container?
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4. If you answered yes to above question, please list the dates on your resume that support your 18 months of specialized experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you understand that failure to provide hours worked per week along with dates of employment (month/year or month/year to present) salary and job duties performed on your resume will disqualify your application?
EXAMPLE:
ABC ENTERPRISES: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications
NOTE: UPDATE YOUR RESUME TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION

Simply writing: Surface Maintenance Mechanic, April 2001-present; is not sufficient to qualify your resume. Your resume must be detailed.
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6. Please list your current military unit of assignment.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you meet the military grade requirements listed on the announcement?
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Conduct checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc. (limit characters)
9. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. (limit characters)
10. Perform the full range of repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces. (limit characters)
11. Use a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks, and instruments, diagnoses and identify problem areas and determine the extent of repairs required. (limit characters)
12. Remove components and assemblies, repair or replace defective parts and components and reassemble to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting specialists as required. (limit characters)
13. Accomplish adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. (limit characters)
14. Conduct ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. (limit characters)
15. Service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. (limit characters)
16. Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft. (limit characters)
17. Perform inspections prior to takeoff. (limit characters)
18. Inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, cut lines, tires and loose panels. (limit characters)
19. Knowledge and skill in aircraft components in electrical, fuel, hydraulic, environmental and mechanical principles in sufficient detail to perform duties and responsibilities as applied to the unit's aircraft and supportive systems maintenance management, systems maintenance, and data reporting. (limit characters)
20. Skill and knowledge sufficient to insure proper work sequence planning and review. (limit characters)
21. Thorough understanding of technical orders, maintenance regulations and management operating procedures. (limit characters)
22. Perform special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspection of onboard emergency equipment. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?
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