DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL GUARD Human Resources Office 2 Randolph Road Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 01731-3001 ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) MILITARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #104-19-21 OPEN DATE: 15 JANUARY 2019 EXPIRATION DATE: 24 JANUARY 2019 Open To: All current members of the Massachusetts National Guard and those eligible to enlist Number of Positions: 3 Position Title: Aircraft Mechanic Unit/Duty Location: 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 Minimum/Maximum Grade Authorized: SrA/E-4 MSgt/E-7 Duty AFSC: 2A3X3 Required ASVAB: Mechanical: 47 Security Clearance: Secret PULHES: 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 2 Position POC: SMSgt James Kelley, 413-568-9151 ext. 698-1927 james.j.kelley3.mil@mail.mil Technician Advertisement Refer to: N/A HRO Remote: MSgt Gabe Kushin, 413-568-9151 ext. 698-1290, gabriel.a.kushin.mil@mail.mil *POSITION IS CONTINGENCT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND RESOURCES* Position Description: a. Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations. Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Reviews, trains and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, post flight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, and engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Works closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status; requests and coordinates specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints. Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, workload, and availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel. Assigns maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics. Coordinates with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements. Observes and inspects performance and work procedures to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy. Accomplishes operational tests of aircraft systems and components. Directs and performs the ground movement of aircraft. Launches, recovers, parks and services aircraft. Performs end of runway inspection. Installs, removes, inspects and adjusts aerial delivery systems to mission requirements. Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex state of the art computerized and/or non computerized diagnostic and precision equipment, by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components. Performs or oversees maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting and corrosion control. May be required to assist DEPOT level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies. Ensures all mission associated support ( 21) equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment.
b. Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and assists in aircrew debriefing when required. c. Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications. Completed work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission. Clears Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives. d. Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions. Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements. Selects the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction. Evaluates and certifies effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the task(s). Determines experience and skill level of assigned members. Performs intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes. When a supply point for build-up assets is established in the shop, will insure DIF+ assets processing and procedures are accomplished according to applicable directives. f. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. May be required to travel in military aircraft and drive military vehicles. May be required to participate in various periods of temporary duty away from place of assignment. g. Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained. h. Performs other duties as assigned. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. LENGTH OF TOUR Initial AGR tour orders are probationary. The probationary period will not exceed three years. Follow-on tour will not exceed six years and will not be extended beyond an enlisted Airman s Expiration Term of Service (ETS) or an Officer s Mandatory Separation date (MSD).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve or the United States Air Force members who have not achieved a passing Fitness Assessment score are ineligible for entry into the AGR program. 2. Air National Guard members must meet the physical qualifications outlined in AFI 48-123 prior to entry on AGR duty. 3. An applicant on a medical profile may apply for AGR tours as long as meet the aforementioned requirement and subsequently are medically cleared off any DLC/medical profile prior to starting a new AGR tour. 4. Applicants who do not hold the duty AFSC for the advertised position must meet minimum ASVAB requirements. 5. Must meet any Special Requirements as specified in the Position Description. 6. Failure to obtain and maintain a SECRET or TOP SECRET (if applicable) security clearance will result in removal from the AGR program. 7. Selected individual must extend/re-enlist for a period equal to or greater than initial tour end date. 8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.3., to accept an AGR position, an applicant s military grade cannot exceed the maximum military authorized grade for the AGR position. Overgrade enlisted applicant must indicate, in writing, the willingness to be administratively reduced in grade when assigned to the position. Officers may not enter into the AGR program in an overgrade status. 9. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour. 10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI 36-101. 11. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard. 12. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 4.1.6.3., Applicants for E-8 positions must have completed the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy to apply for the AGR position. 13. Entry/retention requirements for AFS are outlined in the AFECD/AFOCD.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. NGB Form 34-1, signed https://www.massnationalguard.org/images/documnets/empl/ngb-form-34-1.pdf 2. Current Report of Individual Personnel (RIP): Obtain from Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vmpf) 3. AF Form 422: Must be obtained and verified within 6 months from Medical Group (698-1639) 4. Air Force Fitness Management System II (AFFMS II) Fitness Report: Current, passing within 12 months 5. SF 181, Ethnicity and Race Identification https://www.massnationalguard.org/images/documnets/empl/sf-1812.pdf 6. Pre-Employment Reference Check Form (not required for on board AGRs) https://www.massnationalguard.org/images/documnets/empl/pre-employment-reference-check3.pdf 7. CORI, signed (not required for on board AGRs) 8. Copy of driver s license, front and back (not required for on board AGRs) https://www.massnationalguard.org/images/documnets/empl/cori-request-baker--2016.pdf 9. Last 3 EPRs 10. Retraining Acknowledgment Document (required for applicants who do not hold the AFSC) Applications must be submitted in person or by email NLT 2359 on the advertisement expiration date Include ONLY the documents listed above If submitting application by email, all required documents must be submitted as ONE.pdf file to usaf.ma.104-fw.list.104fw-hroremote@mail.mil Please visit the 104th SharePoint >MSG > FSS > Human Resources > AGR Job Documents section to retrieve blank forms 19T2A-1
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