Aircraft Engine Repairer Helper

Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

Major duties

You will perform standard, routine disassembly and assembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories. You will assist higher-grade repairers and/or mechanics in the full-range of disassembly and assembly duties. You will determine whether disassembled parts are reusable, recognizing scratches, burns, cracks, deformation, etc. You will use standard measuring and testing instruments and automated test equipment to test disassembled parts for defects such as warping, incorrect weight, etc., in order to route defective parts to repair or salvage. You will assemble subassemblies of limited complexity (e.g., rotors, stator cases, combustion chambers, and augmentors/afterburners) in accordance with specific procedures and requirements.

Qualification

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Working under close supervision and guidance to perform standard, routine disassembly and assembly operations and make prescribes modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies and accessories; Receiving on the-job and/or formal training perform limited assembly of components and less complex modules such as compressors; Working under close supervision and guidance to perform visual, dimensional and tactile checks of individual parts for foreign object damage, stress fractures, excessive wear, etc.…; Receiving on the-job and/or formal training to determine the condition of all component parts in accordance with technical specifications and recondition or replace parts as necessary; Receiving on the-job and/or formal training to assemble subassemblies of limited complexity (e.g., rotors, stator cases, combustion chambers and augmentors/afterburners) in accordance with specific procedures and requirements; AND Working under close supervision and guidance to perform to assemble major components, assemblies and/or dynamic balance rotor assemblies based on specific methods and procedures for each phase of work. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.