- Position Title
- AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MS-12682570-AF-25-014 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2025 to Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI AIR 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.
This vacancy is open NATIONWIDE to military (prior or current) members willing and eligible to immediately become a Mississippi Air National Guard Airman. Are you current or prior military willing and eligible to become a Mississippi Air National Guard member?
2.
Do you possess the experience, education or training which 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; possess the skill in the use of hand tools and test equipment?
3.
Do you possess at least 36 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; 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.
Please list the dates on your resume that support this response.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you have a valid driver's license in the state you primarily work or live in?
6.
Please list your current military grade/rank.
7.
Please list your current military AFSC/MOS.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Extensive training and experience in ensuring that very complex military aircraft are prepared to carry out the day-to-day training mission, as well as the worldwide mobility mission as part of the Air Force and its Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) structure.
9.
Knowledge of technical theory and operational characteristics, not only of the airframe, but of mission systems peculiar to the unit aircraft and assigned mission.
10.
Skill and knowledge in the operation of aircraft systems to be able to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems, and determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting return to combat ready status.
11.
Skill and knowledge 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 available.
12.
Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment.
13.
Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling.
14.
Ability to debrief the aircrew on the status of the aircraft.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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?