AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

Description:

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-2800 ELECTRICAL AND INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 ELECTRICAL AND INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN with little to no supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
2. Knowledge of electrical theory, principles, standard trade methods and practices, and circuitry; aircraft electrical systems and their interrelationships; electronics principles (e.g., knowledge of construction practices of electronic equipment to recognize types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors); knowledge to follow signal paths through printed circuit and wired circuitry to recognize actual circuit configurations shown in schematics and diagrams; the electromagnetic basis of alternating current and inductive and capacitance reactance, series and parallel tuned circuits, impedance matching, and operation of transistors to troubleshoot, modify, repair, overhaul, and maintain complex electrical systems such as antiskid, automatic flight control, and fuel indicating systems; and knowledge of the interface of electrical systems with hydraulic, electronic armament, instrument, and mechanical systems and assemblies.
3. Skill to test, troubleshoot, analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical systems and components; to trace hard to locate and intermittent electrical defects and problems using a variety of meters and test devices; to repair or replace electrical components throughout the aircraft; to install, relocate, and reposition conventional electrical and electronic components and wiring to facilitate installation of nonconventional equipment; to assemble a variety of locally developed test devices (e.g., "breakout boxes and panels") utilizing switches, diodes, resistors, relays, terminal boards, wiring harnesses, and other similar components; to calibrate and adjust components such as amplifiers, proximity boxes, generators, and voltage regulators; and to perform initial and final functional and operational checks on the entire aircraft electrical system.
4. Skill to setup and operate computerized multiple circuit analyzing equipment in manual, semiautomatic, or automatic mode to run existing and new diagnostic programs to test and analyze aircraft electrical circuitry and interconnecting cabling of systems such as navigational computers, radar, and related equipment to repair discrepancies.
5. Ability to research aircraft modification history, technical orders, engineering change proposals, and manuals concerning wire codes, wiring configuration, and testing procedure; and to assist engineering personnel in developing modifications and changes on electrical, electronic, instrument, and other integrated electrical systems, and programming personnel in developing, debugging, or modifying diagnostic programs by recommending changes where necessary and identifying problems.
6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

OTHER SIGNIFCANT FACTS:

• Shift work may be required.
• May be required to possess a valid operator's license to drive a motor vehicle to and from worksites.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Frequently climbs up and down ladders, check stands, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures while making repairs or installations. The work requires long periods of standing and considerable kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, and working in hard-to-reach places requiring awkward and strained positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds unassisted, and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.