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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (T32), Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the RI 143d AMXS, National Guard. Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. Responsibilities Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel. Assigns maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics. Coordinates with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements. Observes and inspects performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing when required. Due to the nature of operations tempo, must make decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission. Clears Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives. Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions. Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements. Selects the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction. Evaluates and certifies effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the task(s). Determines experience and skill level of assigned personnel. Maintains Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY GRADES: TSgt (E-6) Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible AFSC/MOS per statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must have experience in the use of hand tools and test equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 to include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Must have experience performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers. Must have experience in coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft. Education N/A Additional Information Persons appointed with indefinite status may be separated when their services are no longer needed. Should the need for the indefinite time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the Indefinite Appointment could be converted to permanent action without further competition. Candidate may still be required to successfully complete a trial period. If an applicant from the Competitive Service is selected, he or she will have to convert to the Excepted Service. If the selected applicant does not qualify for the full potential grade, he or she may be brought on in the Developmental grade of WG-08, PD# D0489000 or WG 10, PD# D1366000. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).