POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS REPAIRER

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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Performing common tasks including disassembling components; repairing/replacing parts, assisting in tuning engines; adjusting brakes, adjusting ignition/injector timing and linkages, accomplishing periodic inspections and maintenance on a variety of powered and non-powered aircraft ground support equipment (GSE); 2) Using common hand/power tools, technical manuals, directives; 3) Using and following technical manuals, directives and verbal instructions; and 4) Assisting Journey level mechanics in more complex tasks to include: disassembling engines, repairing or replacing various parts such as valves, bearings, carburetors and fuel injection components, ignition system components, clutches, gaskets, couplings, reduction gears, etc. and reassembling as required to effect complete repairs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300

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.