AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a Aircraft Mechanic Leader in the MRO Production Department, Production Lines Division, VCertical Lift Program of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/25/2025 to 03/04/2025 * Salary $40.15 - $46.84 per hour * Pay scale & grade WL 10 * Help Locations 4 vacancies in the following locations: * Camp Pendleton, CA * San Diego, CA * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Temporary - 5 YEARS * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 8852 Aircraft Mechanic * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number ST-12699304-25-JSB * Control number 832186800 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of UIC 65888 and DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles. Help Duties * You will develop training courses, curriculum, and instruct courses; develop and/or revise lesson plans, administer test and examinations to measure and evaluate the progress of trainees. * You will instruct apprentices, trainees, journeymen, workers, military personnel and others in the use of tools, nomenclature, theory of operations, repair procedures and test procedures of components associated with the aircraft mechanic trade. * You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions to be followed in setting up ground support machinery and test equipment. * You will evaluate the progress of workers in terms of such factors as interest, cooperation, assimilation of basic fundamentals and theory, and practical application of work methods. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * The incumbent may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis and work overtime. * This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain required level(s) of certification and/or training. 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A. Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including I have performed independently all of the following duties: 1) installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, components, and prototypes i.e. airframes, landing gear, gear boxes, rotor heads, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, and flight control systems; 2) inspecting, disassembling, reassembling, overhauling and testing complex aircraft systems; 3) reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams to perform work to close tolerances; 4) using a variety of tools such as: calipers, protractors, micrometers, hammers, torque wrenches, templates, hydraulic test stand, and electric and pneumatic hoisting equipment. B. Have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: 1) performing routine maintenance on aircraft systems and components; 2) inspecting, disassembling, reassembling, overhauling and testing complex aircraft systems; 3) reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams to perform work to close tolerances; 4) using a variety of tools such as: calipers, protractors, micrometers, hammers, torque wrenches, templates, hydraulic test stand, and electric and pneumatic hoisting equipment. C. Have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) assisting with installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and performing tests on a variety of aircraft systems, components, and prototypes; 2) assisting with inspecting, disassembling, reassembling, overhauling and testing aircraft systems; 3) using a variety of tools to perform mechanic tasks. 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. Additional information Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent