Job Description

Aircraft Mechanic (Uh-72a)

This job opportunity is for an aircraft mechanic (UH-72A), position description D2390000, within the AASF of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, excepted service position. The purpose of this position is to act as the aircraft mechanic (crew chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel.

Opening and closing dates: 04/30/2025 to 08/29/2025.

Salary: $34.69 - $40.58 per hour.

Location: 1 vacancy in Lakehurst, NJ.

This job is open to federal employees - excepted service. This vacancy announcement is for a dual-status technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining human resources office.

As an aircraft mechanic (UH-72A), WG-8852-12, you will:

• prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and support exercises.
• manage, monitor or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft.
• ensure unit level logistics-aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft.
• launch, recovers, parks, and services aircraft.
• diagnose and solve malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex, state of the art computerized and/or non-computerized test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• plan, develop, and conduct proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of full time support (FTS) and supported unit personnel.
• work with, coordinate and oversee the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.
• serve as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
• work closely with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control personnel to report and maintain current aircraft status.

compatible military grade and assignment required before the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's national guard. areas of consideration: all permanent, on-board, title 32 employees within aasf. military grades: sgt/e-5 to msg/e-8. additional employment requirements: participation in direct deposit is mandatory. may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. males born after 31 december 1959 must be registered for selective service. pre-placement physical requirement: a pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. placement into the position will not be made until results are received.

general experience: must have general experience or training that has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. specialized experience: must have at least 24 months experience or training in the following:

• installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing various major and minor mechanical and pnuedraulic systems on an aircraft
• coordinating the work of other mechanics
• scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow
• ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military, and other personnel
• knowledge of disassembly and re-assembly of the following:
• crashed dummy engines
• transmissions
• gearboxes
• hydraulic components
• fuel controls

there are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.

open until filled: this announcement is open until the vacancy is filled. it may be extended or closed before the closing date. the first cut-off date for applying is 30 may 2025, qualified applicants will be referred during this date. applicants can update application information/resume additional documents during any time while the job is open. additional cutoff dates will be determined as needed. next cutoff dates will be 30 june 2025, and 30 july 2025. va closes on 30 august 2025.

if you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the military selective service act, the defense authorization act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

if you copy and paste any portion of this announcement, your resume will be disqualified.

for title 32 dual-status positions: selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (applicant(s) (enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

bonuses

for title 32 dual-status positions: military bonuses and student loan repayment program: if you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

telework

the option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and director's approval.

note: if the individual selected is currently on a title 10 or title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

"our agency supports the federal labor relations authority (flra) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status t-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

a career with the u.s. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. as a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

you will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. if you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. if you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. if you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): the agency's human resources office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites. ability to lead or supervise, mechanical, and technical competence

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