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Position Title
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
IN-12129374-AR-23-251 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
GUARD INFORMATION
1. Are you currently a member of the Indiana Army National Guard? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently within the military grades/ranks of E2 through E8? (limit characters)
3. Prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons: (1) Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct; (2) Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct; (3) Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment; (4) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess; (5) Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States; (6) Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service; or (7) Lack of United States citizenship. (limit characters)
4. *PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED
Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.
If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo, you will select No below and proceed with your application.
Did you become a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months?
  • If yes, you will need an ETP memo. Follow the instructions below.
  • If no, continue reading.
Did you receive a promotion, reassignment, conversion (to tenure 1, 2, or 3), or a grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months? This does not include receiving a temporary promotion.
  • If yes, you will need an ETP memo. Follow the instructions below.
  • If no, select No below and proceed with your application.
If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx
The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil
The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.
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5. Do you have any relatives (as defined below by 5 USC 3110) who are employed with the Indiana National Guard?

Per 5 USC 3110, A public official may not appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement, in or to a civilian position in the agency in which he is serving or over which he exercises jurisdiction or control any individual who is a relative of the public official. An individual may not be appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in or to a civilian position in an agency if such appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement has been advocated by a public official, serving in or exercising jurisdiction or control over the agency, who is a relative of the individual. Relative is defined as father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.

Please list relatives names in narrative box below.
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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Does your resume support the General Experience criteria below?

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
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2. Does your resume support the Specialized Experience criteria below?

At least 18 months 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? You must 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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Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Do you possess skill in the removal of components and assemblies, repairs or replacements of defective parts and components, and reassembling repaired items into the aircraft?
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For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Do you have knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components?

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5. Do you have knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required, and conducting checks on engines, propeller/rotors, hydraulics, electricals, transmissions, and/or power systems? (limit characters)
6. Do you have knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
7. Do you possess the skill in conducting ground functional tests of all aircraft systems, servicing aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid, launching and recovering assigned and transient aircraft, and performing inspections prior to takeoff? (limit characters)
8. Do you possess the skill in coordinating the work of other mechanics, scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow, and instructing 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? (limit characters)