- Position Title
- AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MS-12727231-AF-25-024 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 21, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 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?
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.
Are you a CURRENT member of the Mississippi Air National Guard? You must already be a member to apply for this vacancy.
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 18 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.
Prior to Title 32 Excepted Service appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test. Do you agree to this requirement?
7.
Please list your current military unit of assignment
8.
Please list your current military grade/rank.
9.
Please list your current military AFSC/MOS.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Do you agree to this condition of employment?
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.
11.
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.
12.
Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
13.
Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.
14.
Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment.
15.
Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required.
16.
Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires.
17.
Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies
18.
Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements.
19.
Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft.
20.
Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft.
21.
Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status.
22.
Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
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?