AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32-INDEF)

Summary

This position is part of the 149 Maintenance Squadron located on Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX. The primary purposeof this position is to perform on and off equipment maintenance on aircraftegress systems, such as aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems,egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches anddoors, and egress trainers. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

• As an Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Troubleshoots, installs, removes, repairs. modifies, adjusts, inspects, andtests euch components as regulators, flow indicators, actuator motors, thruster andpositioning mechanisms, seat actuators, catapult guide rails, ejection seats, rocketpacks, and canopies, etc. Inspects for safety, serviceability, and maintainability of systems prior to installation, removal, repair, or adjustments of components and insures proper installation and positioning of safety pins. initiators, simulators, andclearing mechanisms. Visually inspects ballistic lines, tubes, hoses, and linkage for damage, deterioration, restrictions, and security of connections and mountings, and performs corrective maintenance as required. Stores egress explosives IAW AFOSH standards. Inspects pressurization system air pressure gauges for sufficient pressure and bottles and regulators for general condition and serviceabilitv. Checks canopy and capsule structure and associated seals, latches, and locks for damage and security.Installs and maintains Jet Assistance Take Off (JATO) systems when applicable. Isolates the malfunction and takes necessary corrective action. Positions, repairs, and adjusts required aerospace ground equipment, such as rail extensions, hoists, slings. Dollies, and trailers used in performing maintenance tasks. Performs installation, modification, and repair of aircraft egress systems. Solves unusual installation and maintenance problems by studying lavout drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams, applicable technical publications, and analyzing construction and operating characteristics of egress systems. Selects proper maintenance and repair procedures and corrects the malfunction and/or defective equipment. Diagnoses recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of Quality Deficiency Reports, proposed modifications, or other appropriate action. Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO'S) related to egress systems. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IC and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Maybe required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security Ruerd, snow removal, munitions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and wear of the military uniform. Applicants must be a current member of the Texas Air National Guard or be on Active Duty and be eligible and willing for immediate transfer to the TXANG. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard. All current members of the Texas Air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Indefinite position which may convert to Permanent at a later date without further competition. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Trial period required (see remarks) Texas Air National Guard Membership is required. This position is subject to rotating shifts Trainees Accepted Military Requirements Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Need not have AFSC to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC within one year of appointment. Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2A6X3 Rank Spread: Amn (E-2) not to exceed SSgt (E-5)