RPA Mx AGE Mechanic I/Deployment Pool (J)

Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations as required.

Responsibilities

• This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.
• Supports an Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) shop in a medium to large-sized military aircraft flying organization.
• Ensures the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE equipment and light support vehicles.
• Inspects, tests, and operates AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions.
• Interprets drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical data to facilitate repairs and/or modifications to ground support equipment.
• Identifies appropriate replacement parts in TOs and technical documents and orders those parts.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and re-installs AGE accessories and components.
• Stencils and marks AGE as appropriate.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air as required.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE tow vehicles.
• Maintains and documents AGE equipment and tow vehicle forms.
• Positions equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Schedules PMIs as required.
• Adheres to safety procedures and follows technical orders as applicable.
• USAF equivalent position is AGE Mechanic Apprentice.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems; performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE; inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation; services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air; diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. · Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning basic GSE accessories and components; removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories; stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications; stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. · Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. · Assists in maintaining vehicle records and assists with updating paper and electronic equipment records; provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations; practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times. · Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum. · Minimum of one-year actual AGE maintenance experience required. · Must be qualified with most basic types and uses of AGE equipment. · Must be familiar with diesel engine maintenance and repair, and HVAC maintenance and repair at the basic level. · Must be able to perform
• Increment Monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo. · Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment. · Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed. · Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment. · Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government · Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear
• Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods. · Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. · Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date. · Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months.
• US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance. · Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment. · Must have current/active
• State Issued Driver’s License. · Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver’s License. · Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank

Preferred

• Associate degree in a relevant career field. · RPA Deployment experience. · Prior experience as a Defense Contractor. · Vehicle Operator Training.
• AGE Mechanic experience within the last 10 years.

Visa pages. · Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.