AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. PDCN: D19992000 Selecting Supervisor: Melissa M. Stevens

GENERAL EXPERIENCE - Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of materials and equipment used in the line of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment). Ability to understand written instructions and to use reference materials and manuals. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - Experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. WG-10- Must have at least 18 months experience or training which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment. Experience reading and interpreting military manuals. Experience in supply procedures and property accountability. Experience collecting information and presenting it to various sized groups. Experience in planning a functional shop maintenance program is essential. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Knowledge required to check and insure that components operate within specified tolerances and in the proper sequence. In accordance with applicable guidance and modification instructions, overhauls, repairs and modifies equipment and components using test equipment such as multi-meters, micrometers, calipers, and electrical circuitry test consoles. - Ability to conduct visual inspections for obvious defects such as torn shoulder and lap harnesses. - Ability to conduct detailed visual and tactile inspections such as inspection of helmets for cracks and delaminations. - Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications and engineering drawing in conjunction with standard pre-calculated formulas and shop mathematics. - Ability to plan work when detailed specifications are not available and take measurements for articles of various shapes and sizes. - Ability to apply knowledge of shop mathematics, including fractions, equations, and plane measurements, to make more difficult calculations such as computing dimensions and laying out circles, angles, curves, and irregular shapes. - Ability to draw individual patterns or alter or adjust standard patterns to fit special measurements and incorporate design features such as chemical warfare ensembles or aircrew and passenger oxygen equipment bags. - Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics and materials which includes newly developed materials. Requires application of a thorough knowledge of all types of fibers, blends, fabrics and finishes, including knowledge of performance and handling characteristics such as dimensional stability, abrasion resistance and heavy sensitivity, to select materials to meet particular needs. - Ability to substitute material when the precise type or weight desired is not available.