Entry Level Aircraft Engine Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC, position description D1635000, within the 177TH MAI SQ of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The primary purpose of this position is to certify acceptable performance, test, repair, trouble-shoot, operationally check and modify aircraft turbine and auxiliary power units, and associated propulsion system components.
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Duties
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As an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC, WG-8602-10, you will:

• Troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform sequential disassembly and assembly of aircraft engines
• Analyze malfunctions using schematic and wiring diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer's specifications, computer diagnostics data, inspection findings, trending data, technical orders, and aircrew debriefs
• Requisition, process, and account for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system
• Perform engine run operation on installed and uninstalled engines to troubleshoot malfunctions or verify findings

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Conditions of employment
Areas of Consideration:

• Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard

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

• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:
Military Grade:
Min: AB/PV/E-1 and Max: SSgt/SGT/E-5
Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade
Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments
Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.
*Military Unit* The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)
Qualifications
General Experience:
Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements.Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.
Specialized Experience:
At least 12 months experience training performing standard:

• Assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories
• Maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft engines, engine components, and power trains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft
• Determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis

Education
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement
Additional information
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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."
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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