About This Role
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 for WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment 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 perform the work of a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC with little to no supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to aerospace ground equipment and the operation of AC/DC generator power systems. Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline engines and gas turbine compressors. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures as well as regulations, procedures, and policies related to maintenance records, documentation, safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and policy statements. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides. Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, electrical meters and special tools. Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems; and in maintaining, o
