Description:
You will serve as an INSTRUMENT MECHANIC LEADER in the Components Division, of the Instrument, Inertial Navigation and Calibration Branch FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.Requirements:
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE with experience performing duties such as:
1) Overhauling, repairing, modifying, testing and calibrating electronic and mechanically controlled navigational compasses, autopilot computers, amplifiers, controllers, bearing directional indicators;
2) Troubleshooting various items and instruments under simulated or actual operating conditions;
3) Demonstrating a thorough understanding of Engine and airframe indicators (tachometers, temperature, fuel flow and quantity, torque, position, vertical scale, hydraulic and angle of attack indicators);
4) Acting as a technical liaison between the shop and various support groups;
5) Performing miniature and microminiature circuit diagnostic and functional tests, repairs and modifications of avionics printed circuit boards and module assemblies; and
6) Writing and assisting shop personnel in writing requests for engineering support (3R's) to facilitate the shops production efforts. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Dec 1, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov