Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Altus AFB, Oklahoma
Salary Range: $76781 - $89574 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and /or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work a signed by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8200 Fluid Systems Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead and supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principle; the physical laws governing the behavior of fluids (Liquids and gases); and basic electrical and mechanical principles to inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. knowledge of aircraft pneumatic systems and pneudraulic equipment used in maintaining and checking aircraft pneudraulic equipment such as test stands hydraulic jacks. 2. Knowledge of aircraft structures and the relationship of aircraft pneudraulic systems to the structure and to other aircraft systems; and the relationship of the work of aircraft pneudraulic system mechanic to the work of aircraft mechanic, aircraft electricians, and sheet mechanics (aircraft). Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures designed to isolate malfunction in aircraft pneudraulic systems and hoe to make necessary adjustments or repairs. 3. Skill to lead and perform repairs, overhaul, rig, adjust, and testing of aircraft pneudraulic system components. 4.Knowledge of safety regulation, practices, and procedures. knowledge of documentation procedures and other applicable publications and forms. Knowledge of activity supply procedures to initiate requestions for needed parts and supplies. 5. Ability to read and interpret technical orders. microfilm, manufactures, specification manuals, parts supply books blueprint, and schematic diagrams. 6. Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, external power source, gas and electric air compressors, and portable rectifiers to test systems, subsystems, and assemblies; and determine the level of repair necessary. Physical Effort The work required moderate to strenuous effort. Sits, stands, lift equipment weighing 20 pounds and occasionally items weighing up to 60 pounds with help from lifting equipment or other workers. Pushes heavy jacks and test stands, stoops, bends, stretches, and works in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions. Subject to high intensity and higher frequency sounds that impose a physical burden. Working Conditions Work is performed in hanger areas, outdoors, in parked aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, and inclement weather. Exposed to toxic fumes, dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids, oil, and hydraulic fluids. Employee is in danger of injury by: fluids subject to high pressures (9,0000-10,000 pounds per square inch); falling from aircraft, work stands or slips on oily floors; falling objects, or cockpits containing explosive devices; cuts, shocks, strains, or skins and eye irritation; and high intensity and higher frequency sound waves. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/24/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12836357 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-24