Naval Air Systems Command — Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
Pay: $41.95–$48.94 per hour
You will serve as a Supervisory Aircraft Examiner in the Operation Support Management Division of MRO Production Department of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST.
Duties You will assign, direct, and review the work of junior employees engaged in the overhaul of aircraft. You will plan and schedule aircraft overhaul work to meet established workload schedules and priorities. You will examine aircraft and their mechanical systems, components, and accessories to evaluate any discrepancies. You will troubleshoot aircraft systems, components, and accessories and their related accessories to determine rework required. You will instruct others regarding completion of aircraft overhaul and repair projects.
Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including 1) Leading the rework, repair, overhaul, manufacturing procedures and work schedules used in processing aircraft, engines and components; 2) Resolving work problems, giving technical assistance and guidance where required, and coordinating productivity of the unit in accordance with established program schedules; 3) Leading the examination and evaluation process for Induction, aircraft inventory, and systems evaluation; 4) Reviewing production work documents to ensure compliance with current depot policies and procedures, and assigning work to subordinate employees, establishes performance goals and deadline; 5) Providing input on technical directives, engineering specifications, and determining and documenting troubleshooting systems, corrosion conditions, aircraft surface conditions, and logbook reviews.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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