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Position Title
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
IL-12428720-AF-24-168 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, June 3, 2024 to Monday, June 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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4. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. (limit characters)
2. This position requires membership in the IL Air National Guard (IL ANG). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the IL ANG, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected IL ANG.
 
Do you possess an IL ANG membership, or are you willing to obtain, and maintain a membership in the IL ANG?
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3. Please type your current RANK, AFSC/MOS, and UNIT in the space provided below.
 
If you are a member of another branch of service, please include your branch, rank and military specialty.
 
Prior service members should include their last rank held and military specialty.
 
Civilians should type "N/A".
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Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Specialized Experience: Do you possess the 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; 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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2. Specialized Leadership Experience: Do you possess the specialized leadership experience for the WL-10 Level which includes, in addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series; the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment; the ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. On a regular and recurring basis, lead three or more aircraft mechanics,crew chiefs, and specialist personnel performing work in the inspection docks. (limit characters)
4. Advise the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g.,additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). (limit characters)
5. As requested by the supervisor, provide functional planning for the inspection docks. (limit characters)
6. On a daily basis, recommend adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements. (limit characters)
7. Monitor the work of assigned personnel, set the pace, pass along assignments, and assure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available. (limit characters)
8. Work along with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journeyman work as required. (limit characters)
9. Ensure that safety, housekeeping, security and other environmental rules are followed. (limit characters)
10. Insure that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities. (limit characters)
11. Check work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. (limit characters)
12. Serve as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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