Job Description
The Aircraft Worker post is based in the Maintenance Division, Operations Department of NAS Whidbey Island Search & Rescue (SRCH/RESCUE) in Oak Harbor, Washington.
This role is critical to keeping up the safety and readiness of aircraft used in search and rescue missions. You’ll perform operational verifies to make sure aircraft safety.. Decide the utilities and equipment needed for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft components..
And go through technical manuals..
Qualification
This WG 8 Aircraft Worker role doesn’t require a precise length of background. But you must show through expertise and training that you possess the caliber of expertise and expertise to perform the responsibilities. The screen-out element is the ability to do the operate without more than standard supervision.
- No particular length of time or education needed; standard of know-how is crucial.
- Screen-out element: Ability to do the perform of the role without more than typical supervision.
- Must gather OPM Position Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
- Background can be paid or unpaid, covering volunteer work through National Service programs.
- You must obtain at least 2 points on the screen-out element to be eligible.
- Qualification conditions emphasize grade of expertise, not length of time.
- Understanding, expertise, and capacities evaluated involve: ability to interpret instructions and specifications (such as blueprint reading), aptitude to employ and uphold resources and equipment, insight of equipment assembly/installation/repair, and troubleshooting.
- Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities may be eligible under distinct hiring authorities.
Role Responsibilities
Perform operational inspects to keep up the safety of aircraft.
- Decide the instruments and equipment for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft components.
- Review and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, schematics, and guides to complete assembly, troubleshooting, and layout of aircraft powered support systems.
- Work out adjustments, repairs, or replacements called for to right aircraft malfunctions.
- Function an uncommon tour covering nights, weekends, and holidays to encounter mission needs.
- May demand to travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.
- Travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined right for federal employment.
- Must participate in the frank deposit cover plan.
- New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification verify.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Offering.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or concluding security clearance before entrance on responsibility.
- Winning completion of a pre-employment drug test (such as marijuana) is required; subject to random testing.
- This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Scheme.
- May require to work overtime or night differential settle.
- Appointment of retired military participants within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 USC 3326.
Benefits
Complete gains package as a federal employee, covering health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Eligibility for upsides depends on kind of post (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
- Access to a variety of advantages designed to create your federal career rewarding.
- Grasp more about federal gains at the official OPM website.
Additional Information
This role is unseal to present permanent DoD employees, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.
- Other hiring paths include veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities (Schedule A), and unique authorities.
- ICTAP you must supply agency observe, most recent performance appraisal, and most current SF-50.
- Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- If you opt-in, your resume may be shared with other hiring managers for 180 days after the announcement closes.
- Federal annuitants are subject to DoD and DON policy on employment of annuitants.
- For questions, contact the DON Employment Info Center at [email protected].
About Company
NAS Whidbey Island Search & Rescue (SRCH/RESCUE) is a unit within the Department of the Navy, U.S. Pacific Fleet, situated at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. The unit gives critical search and rescue capabilities to assist naval operations and community safety. This Aircraft Worker position is portion of the Maintenance Division, Operations Department, making sure aircraft are mission-ready. You should be ready for a demanding role that calls for technical ability, attention to safety, and the capacity to operate under minimal supervision in a military environment.
FAQs
What is the function schedule for the Aircraft Worker role at NAS Whidbey Island?
This is a full-time permanent post. Though, you may need to work an uncommon tour such as nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential cover may be called for.
Is this Aircraft Worker role eligible for telework or remote perform?
No, this role isn’t eligible for telework or remote function. You’ll operate on-site at NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington.
What kind of security clearance is called for for this role?
You must obtain and uphold an interim and/or last security clearance before entrance on responsibility. Failure to obtain the called for clearance may effect in withdrawal of a post offer or removal.
Can I use education to qualify for the Aircraft Worker post?
No, this role doesn’t have an education qualification requirement. Qualification is set on background and training demonstrating the required understanding, expertise, and aptitudes.
What documents do I demand to send in if i’m a veteran claiming preference?
For 5-point preference, hand in your DD-214 showing dates and character of service. For 10-point preference, also contain a VA disability letter and SF-15. Active duty offering participants should provide a statement of solution on command letterhead.
How will my submission be evaluated for this Aircraft Worker role?
Your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be reviewed. You’ll be rated on post elements including capacity to perform without supervision, blueprint reading, tool employ, equipment assembly/repair, and troubleshooting. A minimum of 2 points on the screen-out element is needed.
Is there a probationary period for new federal employees in this role?
Yes, new federal employees are normally subject to a probationary period. Also, you must pass a pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random testing.
Can I put in if i’m a existing federal employee from another agency?
This announcement is unseal to existing permanent employees of the Department of Defense (DoD) and certain other eligible groups. If you’re a federal employee from another agency, you may not be eligible unless you fall under a distinct hiring way such as ICTAP or VEOA.