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**THIS IS= A TEMPORARY POSITION NTE 30 SEPTEMBER 2011**

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VERMONT= AIR NATIONAL GUARD AGR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement #: MVA-AF-10-07 = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; Aircraft Mechanic

Series, Grade: &nb= sp; = SSgt/E5=

AFSC: = &nb= sp; = = 2A3X3 = &nb= sp; =

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

VT 05446-3099 or via email to: thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil or louise.acker@us.army.mil=

Open Date: 12 March 2= 010 &= nbsp; = &nb= sp; = Close Date: 31 March 2010

Area of Consideration: All Members= Of The Vermont Air National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members.

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Location of position: &= nbsp; 158^{th
FW/MXA BIAP-VT, South Burlingt=
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VT 05403}

Selecting Official: = SMSgt James Kehoe, Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

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Instructions For Applying<= /p>

All applicants must sub= mit the following documents prior to 1600 hours on the closing date. Any additional documentation may be submitted.

1. NGB Form 34-1 (AGR application form)

2. Current Fitness Assessment Results

3. Point Credit Account Summary

4. DD Form 214 (If Applicable)

5. Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor (If Applicable)

Other Information

Individual selected will be ordered to Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) d= uty under the provisions of Title 32 USC 592 (f). As a condition of employment, indi= vidual selected agrees to participate with their unit of assignment during all unit training assemblies and periods of Consolidated Annual Training.=

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.

Additional Requirements

1. Applicants must be medically qualified IAW AFI 48-123; individua= ls age 40 & over will require a fasting lipid

(cholesterol) = panel. If the results are abnormal than a stress test will be required. Female applicants must have a <= /o:p>

pregnancy test prior to enter= ing the AGR program.

2. Applicants E-4 and below, must possess an awarded 3-skill level, or higher in the specified AFSC. Applicants E-5 and

above must possess an awarded 5-skill level in the AFSC. Supervisory positions must possess a 7-skill level.

3. Current AGR members may apply without an awarded 3-skill level, = and must agree in writing to obtain the 3-skill level

within 9 months of the appointment, subject to restrictions of ANGI 36-101.

4. Applicants for Officer positions MUST currently be qualified in = the AFSC being advertised

5. Military grade at the time of appointment cannot exceed the maxi= mum military grade of the position.

6. Officer applicants must be able to complete 20 years of Active D= uty prior to removal date.

7. All conditions of ANGI 36-2503 and ANGI 36-101 will be complied with.

8. UMD position must be vacant prior to assignment to the advertised position.

9. Enlisted applicants must be able to complete 5 years of Active D= uty prior to reaching 18 years total Active Duty.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA:= UMD # will be individually address= ed upon selection. AFSC is 2A3X3= and FAC 22B100. Rank will be individually addressed up to SSgt (E5). Mandatory knowledge, education and experience of AFI 36-2101 must be met. A physical profile of P3, U3, L3, H1= , E3 and S2 are mandatory. A minim= um aptitude score of “47” in MECH, normal color vision and ability= to lift 70lbs is mandatory. Comp= letion of course J3ABR2A333B-026A of 73 academic days at Sheppard AFB and course J= 3ABP2A333B-029A of 30 days at Luke AFB are mandatory for award of semi-skilled AFSC. This is a Temporary Positi= on NTE 30 September 2011. This posit= ion is open to All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard And All Those Eligibl= e To Become Members. Anticipated start date is after 1 May 2010.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:= Must have experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and mi= nor mechanical and pneudraulic systems of an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical principles as applied to aircraft, maintenance management systems, maintena= nce and data reporting, and use of diagrams and technical publications.<= span style=3D'font-weight:normal'>

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of t= his position is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft.

1. Performs inspection, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, pre-flight, post-flight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections suc= h as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functional c= hecks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electric= al, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems. Installs equipment s= uch as external tanks, tow reels, hoists and pylons.

2. Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintena= nce on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measu= ring devices and other related test equipment.&= nbsp; Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft comp= onents such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, f= uel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydra= ulic 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 stat= us of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. =

3. M= ay be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories, cont= rols stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 7980 equipment records relating to assigned equipment

4. Provides data for aircraft maintenance historic= al records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and oth= ers forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties. &= nbsp;

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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