AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32-INDEF)
What you'd do
This position is part of the 149 Maintenance Squadron located on Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX. The primary purposeof this position is to perform on and off equipment maintenance on aircraftegress systems, such as aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems,egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches anddoors, and egress trainers. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
Major duties
As an Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Troubleshoots, installs, removes, repairs. modifies, adjusts, inspects, andtests euch components as regulators, flow indicators, actuator motors, thruster andpositioning mechanisms, seat actuators, catapult guide rails, ejection seats, rocketpacks, and canopies, etc. Inspects for safety, serviceability, and maintainability of systems prior to installation, removal, repair, or adjustments of components and insures proper installation and positioning of safety pins. initiators, simulators, andclearing mechanisms. Visually inspects ballistic lines, tubes, hoses, and linkage for damage, deterioration, restrictions, and security of connections and mountings, and performs corrective maintenance as required. Stores egress explosives IAW AFOSH standards. Inspects pressurization system air pressure gauges for sufficient pressure and bottles and regulators for general condition and serviceabilitv. Checks canopy and capsule structure and associated seals, latches, and locks for damage and security.Installs and maintains Jet Assistance Take Off (JATO) systems when applicable. Isolates the malfunction and takes necessary corrective action. Positions, repairs, and adjusts required aerospace ground equipment, such as rail extensions, hoists, slings. Dollies, and trailers used in performing maintenance tasks. Performs installation, modification, and repair of aircraft egress systems. Solves unusual installation and maintenance problems by studying lavout drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of egress systems. Selects proper maintenance and repair procedures and corrects the malfunction and/or defective equipment. Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate action. Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO'S) related to egress systems. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IC and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Maybe required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security Ruerd, snow removal, munitions. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required To qualify at the WG-10 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting experience or training in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification, repair, and installation of ordnance systems. Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedies where complex relationships exist. Experience in hand tools and the use of a variety of measuring and test equipment. Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer's specifications.
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