AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (PROGRESSMAN)

Agency: Naval Air Systems Command

Department: Department of the Navy

Location: Naval Air Station San Diego, California

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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 INSPECT 1) Diagnosing and determining remedy using a variety of instruments; 2) Finding major leak in piping, or cold vacuum tube, or missing machine part, etc.; 3) Inspection and trial runs of mechanical equipment, or simple test of electrical equipment, etc. where damage is likely if trouble is not located; and 4) Locating trouble through knowledge of complex relationships of parts of a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system. 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.