*** Please Post in a Prominent Place on a Bulletin Board ***

VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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TVA: AR-09-55 = &nb= sp; Position Number: R70442E00 = Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; = ; Aircraft Mechanic

Series, Grade: = WG-8852-12

Salary Range: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; $22.05 To $25.74 Per Hour

Open Date: 23 June 2009 = = &nb= sp; = Close Date: 08 July 2009=

Area of Consideration: &= nbsp; All Members Of The Vermont Army National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members.

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Location of position: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; AASF, JDK Flight Facility

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; South Burlington, VT 05403

Selecting Official: &= nbsp; &= nbsp; COL W. Scott Stirewalt, AASF, South Burlington, VT

= &nb= sp; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Telep= hone: (802) 338-3502

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = william.stirewalt@us.army.mil=

Instructions For Applying

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

Non-Technician Applicants: All applicants MUST submit a compl= ete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: 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.

Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Non-Technician Vermont Army National Guard per= sonnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program)= may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager at 802-338-33= 46 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may re= sult from accepting this position.

Pre-Employment Phys= ical Examinations: Individual selected must successfu= lly complete a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR, Pa= rt 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation 355.

Each applicant is resp= onsible for insuring their applications arrive at the Human Resources Office No Lat= er Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Army National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity:= The policy of the National Guard i= s to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religio= n, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. The National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Depart= ment of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-VT, Staffing Section, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp= Johnson,

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Colchester, VT 05446-3099 or via email to: = lynn.morrill@us.army.mil or thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Each KSA lis= ted below is a baseline to determine your qualification for this position. Each= KSA must be addressed thoroughly to demonstrate your qualification.<= /span>

1. Ability to troublesh= oot, repair, maintain, service, inspect and modify aircraft, aircraft installed equipment and related ground

supp= ort equipment.

2. Ability to install, adjust, align, troubleshoot various major and minor mechanical and pneudrau= lic systems on an aircraft.

3. Skill in coordinatin= g work for other mechanics and scheduling maintenance.

4. Ability to instruct = lower graded mechanics in the disassembly and reassembly of damaged engines, transmissions, hydraulics.

5. Knowledge of technic= al orders, maintenance regulations and management operating procedures.

6. Ability to work as a= team member.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA:= This position is vice Ronald Zisselsberger. Selectee must = become assigned to a compatible military position in ENL CMF: 15 or MOS 94L= /R in any unit within the Vermont Army National Guard. Employee should have c= urrent Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) license or must graduate A & P scho= ol within one year of start date. This position= is open to All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard And All Those Eligib= le To Become Members. This is a Permanent position.

SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE WG-12: Must have 36 months= of experience which demonstrates troublesh= ooting, repairing, maintaining, servicing, inspecting, and modifying aircraft, airc= raft installed equipment and related ground support equipment. Experience which demonstrates the ability to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories,= and components and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and mi= nor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience in coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensu= re completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Experience which demonstrates the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in= the disassembly and reassembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container. =

BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located at the Army Aviation Flight Facilit= y of the Vermont Army National Guard in South Burlington<= /st1:place>. The purpose of this position is senior Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> mission design series (UH-72A, UH-= 60A, HH-60M, & OH-58A+) and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Responsibilities include de= tailed technical oversight of individual aircraft’s level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individ= ual aircraft operational readiness.

1. Manages, mon= itors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation f= or one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft. Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations. Works with, coord= inates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the = work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Performs damage assessments and repairs. Participates in miss= ion preparation and recovery operations. Oversees installation of equipment for special missions. Expedites aircraft operations to i= nclude concurrent servicing, refueling, and/or reconfiguration of equipment for changes in operational missions. Performs preflight, thru flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirem= ents for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.&= nbsp; Works closely with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control = personnel to report and maintain current aircraft status. Requests maintenance services exce= eding AASF capabilities or time constraints.&nbs= p; Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, worklo= ad, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel. Coordinates with maintenance super= visor(s) and production control on maintenance requirements to aircraft that require adjustment to changes in operational requirements. Observes and inspects performance = of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publicati= ons, directives and local policy. Accomplishes operational tests of aircraft systems and components. Oversees ground movement of aircra= ft. Incumbent launches, recovers, park= s and services aircraft.

2. Ensures Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) & Sikorsky Data Management, FAA Forms & Records, and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, experience in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Performs or ass= ists in aircrew debriefing.

3. Clears Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others. Performs in-process and final insp= ection of others’ work on assigned aircraft and components and certifies by signature adherence to work procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications. Participates in Maintenance Test Flights as a crewmember or Technical Observer (TO), as required. M= ay participate in operational flights as a crewmember or Flight Engineer. Makes decisions on a wide range of matters to ensure assigned aircraft is in the highest state of readiness and that maintenance performed is in accordance = with the highest standards of safety, quality and technical compliance.

4. Plans, devel= ops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported = unit personnel. Sessions are desig= ned to provide training in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. Conducts a= nd certifies proficiency of trainees for additional or increased responsibilities. Evaluates training by observation of performed tasks. Continuously assesses skill level = and proficiency of assigned personnel. <= /o:p>

5. Supports the Addit= ional Flight Training Program (presently Tues & Thur evenings), States Emergencies, State Aviation Support Missions, and unit mobilization for CONUS/OCONUS missions. <= /o:p>

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &= nbsp; Thomas J. Zelko, II

LTC, IN, VTARNG

VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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