- Position Title
- AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (2)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MS-12680035-AR-25-034 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?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently a guard member of the Mississippi Army National Guard?
2.
Do you have 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? Are you skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment?
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?
4.
If you answered yes to above question, please list the dates on your resume that support your 18 months of specialized experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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.
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.
6.
Do you meet the military grade requirements listed on the announcement?
7.
Please list your current military grade/rank.
8.
Please list all of your military AFSC/MOS.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment.
10.
Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.
11.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
12.
Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces.
13.
Use a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.
14.
Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required.
15.
Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid.
16.
Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels.
17.
Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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.