VERMONT AIR NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ;

TVA: AF-12-02 = &nb= sp; = Position Number: D1366000 = = E= nlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; Airc= raft Mechanic

Series, Grade: = WG-8852-10

Salary: = &nb= sp; $24.97 to 29.13 Per Hour (Includes SSR)

Open Date: 20 January 2012 = &nb= sp; = = &nb= sp; = Close Date: 15 February 2012<= /b>

Area of Consideration:         All Members= Of The Vermont Air National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members. Th= is Position Is Also Advertised As An AGR on MVA-AF-12-02.

= ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;     PCS NOT AUTHORIZED<= /b>.

Location of position:   &= nbsp;            158<= sup>th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, BIAP-VT

           =               =             &nb= sp;    South Burlington, Vermont 05403-587= 3

Selecting Official:        =             SMSgt Dale Walker, 158^th Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor, VTANG

        =             &nb= sp;                     = Telephone: 802-660-5417 or via email:        =             &nb= sp;            =

        =             &nb= sp;            =          dale.walker@ang.af.mil=

Instructions For Applying

On-Board Applicants:   All Permanent/Indefinite VTANG technicians MUST submit a complete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a minimum: AGO-VT Form 300-1,   AGO-VT Form 300-4, AGO-VT Fo= rm 690-5, OF-306, and an OF-612. Any other supporting documentatio= n will be at the discretion of the applicant.

Non-Technician Applic= ants: All applicants MUST submit a complete application package for the position they= are applying for. Each package mu= st include at a minimum: = Completed OF-612, OF-306, = AGO-VT Form 690-5, and an AGO-VT Form 300-4.   All applicants are responsib= le for showing on their applications, how they meet all requirements on the vacancy announcement. Failure to comp= ly with this will result in an incomplete application and the applicant will n= ot be considered for the position.

Excepted Service Requirement:     All excepted service technicians are required to wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and federally recognized grade when performing technician duties and are requir= ed to comply with the uniform standards of the service.

Incentive Program= :   Vermont Air National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTANG Incentive Manager at 802-660-521= 1 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.

Each applicant is responsible for ensuring their applications arrive at the Human Resources Office No Later Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Air National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of the National Guard is to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. T= he National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program th= at is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Department of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-Staffing, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp Johnson,        =             &nb= sp;

         Colchester, VT 05446-3004 or via email to: louise.acker@us.army.mil or thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs): Each KSA listed below is a baseline to determine your qualification f= or this position. Each KSA must = be addressed thoroughly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Ability to determine the best approach and appropriate guidelines to apply to resolve complex problems and issues.

2. Knowledge air= craft parts, accessories, and components to make adjustments and settings accordi= ng to established

     specifications.<= /p>
3. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine, reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts.

4. Ability to be able to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems.

5. Ability to determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting return to combat ready stat= us.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA: This position is vice Michael Grogan. Selected individual will be assigned to a compatible military position on UMD# 09791= 68, AFSC 2A3X3, FAC 234100. Autho= rized military grade TSgt (E6). Mandatory knowledge, education, and experience of= AFI 36-2101 must be met. Ability = to lift 70lbs, normal color vision and physical profile of P3, U3, L3, H1, E3,= and S2 are mandatory. A minimum aptitude score of “47” in MECH is mandatory. Completion of #J3A= BP2A333B-029A of 30 Days at Luke AFB, MS is mandatory for award of the semi-skilled AFSC. This position is open to All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard And = All Those Eligible To Become Members. This Position Is Also Open To CAT II AGR’s on MVA-AF-12-02. = Start date to be determined. This is a Permanent Position.

        =

SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE WG-10:   Must have 18 months experience, education or training installing, adjusting, alignin= g, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechan= ical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly = of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and = fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping containe= r.

BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the 158^{th<=
/sup> Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is inspect,
repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, b=
oth
on- and off-aircraft.}

<= /p>
1. Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight,

postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling. Inspects andperforms functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust syste= ms. Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.

2. Troubleshoots= and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utiliz= ing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components= and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components s= uch as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive,

engine mounted gear bo= xes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, fuel,

hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power

units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make the aircr= aft unsafe for flight.

3. May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection,

repair, modification, = and corrosion prevention. Inventories, controls, stores and repairs 780 equipme= nt. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating = to assigned equipment

4. Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collecti= on, man-hour accounting, and

other forms as require= d. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and s= tock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties.=

5. Instructs, directs,= and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Observes wo= rk and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;           =             &nb= sp;            &= nbsp;

&n= bsp;

//S//

  &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

John J. Abeling

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;                    &= nbsp;               &= nbsp;               &= nbsp;       LTC, IN

Human Resources Officer