Aircraft Engine Mechanic
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a WG-8602-10, Aircraft Engine Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION -IOD in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.
Major duties
You will serve as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic and will be responsible for testing and certifying acceptable performance of all conventional or modified aircraft engines prior to them being installed in the aircraft or placed in inventory. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Repairing and reworking engine parts and components. Following standard procedures to perform visual, dimensional and tactile checks of individual parts for foreign object damage, stress fractures, excessive wear, etc. Disassembling aircraft engines and components and removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps and other accessories from engines. Operating diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment and systems to aid in identifying aircraft related problems that may affect engine operation. Identifying and selecting alternative methods and trade techniques to adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engine or accessory systems, in order to anticipate what tools and parts will be required and to set up the work area. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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