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Position Title
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (2)
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-12680032-AR-25-033 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (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 a current member of the Mississippi Army National Guard? (limit characters)
2. Do you possess 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? Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment? (limit characters)
3. Do you have 18 month 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? 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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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. RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF DOCUMENT FORMAT.

Simply writing: Aircraft 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 grade/rank.
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7. Please list all of your military AFSC/MOS.
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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. The incumbent is recognized as the technical expert and authority in ensuring that complex military aircraft are prepared to carry out the day-to-day training Mission. (limit characters)
9. The incumbent understands the technical theory and operational characteristics, not only of airframe, but also of mission systems peculiar to the unit aircraft and assigned mission. (limit characters)
10. The Crew Chief knows the theory and operation of aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems, and determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting the aircrafts return to combat ready status. (limit characters)
11. Skill and knowledge is required to resolve problems and devise solutions when aircraft are not at home station, or at a location where the full complement of support equipment, supplies, parts, tools and maintenance personnel are not available. (limit characters)
12. Appropriate training in such functions as troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, servicing, inspecting, and modifying aircraft, aircraft installed equipment and related ground support equipment. (limit characters)
13. Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and components in electrical, fuel, hydraulic, environmental and mechanical principles. (limit characters)
14. Insures proper work sequence planning and review, and a thorough understanding of technical orders, maintenance regulations and management operating procedures. (limit characters)
15. Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel. Sessions are designed to provide training in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. (limit characters)
16. Clears Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others. (limit characters)
17. Makes decisions on a wide range of matters to ensure assigned aircraft is in the highest state of readiness and that maintenance performed is in accordance with the highest standards of safety, quality and technical compliance. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. 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. (limit characters)