Equipment Specialist (Aircraft)

You may qualify at the GS-1670-12 level, if you fulfill following qualifications:

1. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which include:

1. Identifying trends or weaknesses in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
2. Developing supplemental aircraft maintenance, inspection, training, and troubleshooting procedures for Boeing 737-400, 737-700, and 737-800 aircraft.
3. Inspecting aircraft maintenance activities to ensure compliance with 14 CFR.
4. Serving as a Technical advisor for strategic decision-making by interpreting aviation directives, maintenance policies/procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

AND

Selective Factors:

Must possess a current Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings.

AND

Possession of the following competencies:

• Planning and Evaluating: Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Note: Subject matter experts will evaluate the first five pages of work experience in your resume based on these competencies.

If you are qualifying with experience, your experience needs to demonstrate proficiency with the competencies identified above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.

Recruitment incentive may be authorized.