- Position Title
- Aircraft Mechanic Inspector
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6054-25-ETA- 098(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
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It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
2.
What attracted you to this position?
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If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Please read all of the statements below, and then select the response that best describes your current certification/ licensure. This job has a selective placement factor element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not possess the certification and/or licensure or qualified, or willing and able to obtain one will be ineligible.
Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for this position. Therefore, it is important that your resume supports your responses to the assessment questions.
Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for this position. Therefore, it is important that your resume supports your responses to the assessment questions.
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Do you possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Rating with current Inspection Authorization (IA) privileges; OR, Qualified, and willing to obtain an IA within 6 months of employment?
Note: Inspection Authorization must be obtained within 6 months of employment or candidate will be found ineligible for position and terminated.
Note: Inspection Authorization must be obtained within 6 months of employment or candidate will be found ineligible for position and terminated.
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Have you been actively engaged, for at least the preceding three-year period, in maintaining light piston powered aircraft certificated and maintained, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations?
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Do you currently hold an effective mechanic certificate with both an airframe and a powerplant rating, each of which is currently effective and has been in effect for a total of at least three years?
Please read all of the statements below, and then select the response that best describes your current ability to meet the conditions of employment. This job has conditions of employment which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who answer "no" to any of the questions below will be found ineligible.
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Do you possess a valid state Driver's license?
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Are you physically able to independently lift and carry parts and equipment up to 20 pounds and lift and carry items up to 50 pounds as a routine job function?
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Are you able to perform work inside a heated hanger on concrete floors or on work stands/ ladders and also outside in adverse weather conditions while subject to extremely loud noises during maintenance operations and engine run-up tests?
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Do you possess sufficient hearing, vision, and physical dexterity to fulfill the position of a journeyman Airframe and Powerplant technician with Inspectors Authorization?
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Do you have the ability to do the work of an aircraft mechanic inspector without more than normal supervision such as: perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and/or alteration to certificated light piston powered aircraft and associated components and systems and complete the return to service of certificated light piston powered aircraft?
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Are you able to work independently or as part of a team after receiving daily work assignments in order to make airworthiness determinations and effect repairs on deficient aircraft/aircraft components and release aircraft from maintenance for return to service?
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When assistance is needed on complex situations, are you able to be an effective participant in decision making and provide insight to work leaders and management.
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Inspects incoming aircraft and aircraft components to verify discrepancies found during operational use and determine type and extent of repair required. Inspects proposed and completed maintenance actions performed by other mechanics to determine eligibility, applicability, and airworthiness of the repairs. Conducts and completes, to include release from maintenance for return to service, annual inspections, 100-hour inspections or phase inspections (all phases) on certificated light piston powered aircraft maintained in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Only select one response for each item. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
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Ensures all parts and materials used on certified light piston powered aircraft are approved, correct, serviceable, and eligible for installation.
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Identifies and applies new technologies that support aviation mission safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
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Conducts or assists others in the completion of Major Repairs or Major Alterations and executes FAA form 337 as defined by the Federal Aviation Regulations on certificated light piston powered civil aircraft.
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Inspects incoming aircraft and aircraft components, and verifies discrepancies found during operational use to determine type and extent of repair required.
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Inspects proposed and completed maintenance actions performed by other mechanics to determine eligibility and applicability and airworthiness of the repairs.
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Conducts and completes, to include release from maintenance for return to service, Annual inspections, or 100-hour inspections or phase inspections (all phases) on certificated light piston powered aircraft maintained in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Conducted control system rigging or inspected completed rigging maintenance actions on light general aviation helicopters.
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Conducts maintenance, and releases from maintenance for return to service, certified general aviation helicopters in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Briefly and accurately expresses, orally or in writing, complex technical problems in terms that permit the listener to make a valid decision.
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Conducts maintenance, and releases from maintenance for return to service, certified light single engine piston aircraft in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Develops and maintains good working relationships with customers, coworkers, and stakeholders.
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Cooperates in a professional manner with team members to identify and discuss problems and collaborate within a team environment to achieve desired outcomes.
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Have you been in an environment where you effectively projected a positive attitude supportive to the objectives of the organization in achieving customer service excellence? NOTE: If you answer yes to this question you may be asked to elaborate if you are brought in for an interview.
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Locates and scrutinizes a Type Certificate Data Sheet and Supplemental Type Certificates to determine what equipment may be installed or is required to be installed on an aircraft.
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Understands how to utilize Material Safety Data Sheets for protection of self and the environment.
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Conducts landing gear changes (I.E. unserviceable gear to serviceable gear, wheels to floats, wheels to ski's) on certificated light piston powered aircraft.
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Utilizes precision measuring equipment, calibrated equipment, and affect its proper care.
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Accomplish track and balance on light general aviation helicopter rotor systems.
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Interprets and applies Federal Aviation Regulations, Repair Station Manual Guidelines and manufacturers manuals when conducting or evaluating maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance in support of producing Airworthy aircraft.
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Evaluates for suitability initial installation of various supplemental type certificates STC (i.e., floats, skis, and other alterations) and execute installation.
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Adjusts, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft piston engines to include fuel, ignition and indicating systems.
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Prevents, controls, identifies, treats, and repairs damage caused by various types of corrosion.
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Applies effective risk management strategies to mitigate present or potential problems.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
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During the last 7 years, have you been under any investigations?