This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is for a Permanent WG-8602-10 AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1636000 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This is a bargaining position. This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF25-033.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - SMSgt (E-8) Minimum Military Grade - SrA (E-4) immediately promotable to TSgt (E-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which demonstrates your knowledge of aircraft engine parts and components and an understanding of general mechanical systems; knowledge of and skill in the use of proper type or size of tools to perform assigned work. WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to troubleshoot, remove, repair, install, certify, test and perform operational checks on C-130 turboprop engines, propellers, and associated propulsion system components. The specialized experience must also demonstrate skill in the use of test equipment such as computer borescopes, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures; and operate, certify and maintain engine test/trim automated system (ETTAS) on the engine test cell to evaluate, identify and correct propeller and engine components causing vibration or impending failure. Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2AXXX is optimum.
Removes, installs, certifies, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and installs turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers and related propeller components.
Performs maintenance on propulsion systems including troubleshooting and diagnosing defects, certifying, conducting bench checks, performing in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls.
Diagnoses malfunctions using computerized test equipment, schematic diagrams, technical publications and performs the appropriate repair according to the test results and analysis.
Determines the extent of disassembly necessary to repair, overhaul, replace and certify all engine, propeller and auxiliary power unit parts.
Cleans and inspects engine and propeller component parts such as turbines, gearboxes, blades, gears, bearings, etc.
Assembles engines, propellers and auxiliary power units, adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods and clearances.
Troubleshoots propellers using electric and hydraulic test stands to check for proper operation and evidence of oil leakage.
Operationally checks engines and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units, by using the engine test cell facility to meet full power run checks on the engine and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units.
Modifies engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives.
Evaluates technical problems of repair, overhaul, modification and installation of aircraft propulsion systems.
Solves maintenance problems and performs bench checks and test engine and propeller assemblies for serviceability.
Performs operational checks of installed propellers, engines, auxiliary power units and sub-systems during aircraft maintenance ground runs in accordance with approved checklists.
Employs test equipment such as computer borescope, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures.
Operates, certifies, and maintains computerized engine test/trim automated systems (ETTAS) on the engine test cell.
Evaluates, identifies and corrects problems on propeller and engine components causing vibration or impending failure using the ETTAS system, and vibration analyzer.
Evaluates engine and propeller performance and accepts or rejects the individual components.
Accomplishes operator maintenance on the aircraft and engine sound suppresser facility, test stands and various pieces of ground equipment, including the auxiliary power unit test cell.
Performs dynamic propeller balancing and tests the propeller integrated synchophasing. Tests variable potentiometers, servo-motors, indicators and aircraft wiring.
Performs aircraft full power runs and complete engine and propeller efficiency checks.
Performs other duties as assigned.