- Position Title
- OCA-AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- KS-12636673-AF-25-040 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 10, 2025 to Monday, February 9, 2026
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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?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current member of the Kansas Air National Guard or current or prior military member willing and eligible to become a member of the Kansas Air National Guard?
2.
Do you currently hold the rank of E-1 through E-5, or held this rank at the time of separation, etc?
ANSWER YES, if you're an enlisted applicant who holds a higher grade and will provide a statement of understanding with your application indicating a willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to the highest grade advertised, if selected for the position.
ANSWER YES, if you're an enlisted applicant who holds a higher grade and will provide a statement of understanding with your application indicating a willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to the highest grade advertised, if selected for the position.
Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Your response should be clearly supported in your resume.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have the general knowledge of how to troubleshoot one or more types or models of malfunctioning conventional and/or modified aircraft engines while in the aircraft or in an engine test cell and determine the degree of disassembly needed, repair or replace defective parts or components, make prescribed modifications, and make final adjustments to achieve acceptable engine operation?
2.
Do you have specialized experience in aircraft engine mechanics with skill and through knowledge in installing, removing, operating, and repairing a variety of conventional and modified aircraft engines and accessory systems in order to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and/or test different types of engines in aircraft test cells, maintenance shops, and on the flight line? Do you have thorough knowledge of repair methods, degrees of disassembly necessary, and the extent of rework required before reassembly?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Knowledge in installing, removing, operating, and repairing a variety of conventional and modified aircraft engines and engine accessories systems on and off the aircraft.
4.
Knowledge and understanding of jet engine theory and the integration of the jet engine with all aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and accomplish repairs.
5.
Knowledge and skill to operate a variety of test equipment, such as vibration analyzers, air data simulators, engine monitoring computer, data transfer equipment, dynamic propeller balancing equipment, high pressure hydraulic test equipment, voltmeters and other precision measurement equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair aircraft engines on and off the aircraft.
6.
Skill and ability to interpret technical orders, manufacturer's catalogs, blueprints and schematic drawings, to obtain the technical information required to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, assemble and trim engines.
7.
Knowledgeable in understanding and applying technical order data, principles and practices to verify that essential quality requirements have been met, identify problem areas and recommend corrective action.
8.
Knowledgeable in understanding and interpreting engine trending data, to determine defects and failure rates on installed engines.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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 or 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.