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This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT WORKER, Position Description Number D0487000and is part of AASF 2, Nebraska Army National Guard.
Learn more about this agency12/09/2024 to 09/26/2025
$21.83 - $31.08 per hour
First review will be December 30, 2024; with a review every 7 days thereafter if needed.
WG 5 - 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
8
No
No
NE-12636664-AR-25-043
822979000
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants ONLY
As a AIRCRAFT WORKER, WG-8852-5/8, duties include:
Accomplishes a variety of repairs on military aircraft. Repair workincludes removing, cleaning, reinstalling or replacing defective parts, accessoriesand components such as worn gaskets, couplings, fittings, bad actuators, accumulators,and gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines, worn cable pulleys, frayed sparkplug cables, and burned-out landing lights. Makes adjustments and settings such ascable tension, seat travel and other connections. Locates worn, dirty or poorlyadjusted parts or components through visual check. Uses common hand tools such aspliers, wrenches, screwdrivers to complete repair work.
Assists a higher grade mechanic in completing more complicated anddetailed repair work. This would include removing and installing engines, rotorheads, transmissions, etc. Assists in making adjustments to controls, cable riggings,rudder pedals, etc.
Assists in performing functional checks and preventive maintenanceon aircraft to include daily inspections, pre and post flight checks, fuel contaminationchecks, oil sampling, etc. Inspects for oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks, cut or brokelines, loose panels, etc. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, etc.Launches and recovers aircraft.
May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting,aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Aircraft Maintenance, Attention to Detail, and Technical Problem Solving
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636664
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. Other supporting documents (optional)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants
3. Fully qualified Area 3 applicants
4. Trainees
INDIVIDUAL SELECTED AS A WG-05 TRAINEE MAY BE PROMOTED TO WG-08 UPON COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) 6 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE APPOINTED IN THE POSITION; (2) COMPLETION OF AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP); AND (3) COMPLETION OF A CLASSIFICATION REVIEW. INDIVIDUAL MAY BE PROMOTED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION WHEN QUALIFIED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE SELECTING OFFICIAL; HOWEVER, PROMOTION IS NOT GUARANTEED. APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE ON THEIR APPLICATION THE LOWEST GRADE FOR WHICH THEY WISH TO BE CONSIDERED.
The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59pm, 30 December 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are requried, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822979000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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