Please note: This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By submitting your resume and questionnaire, you are joining our repository of interested applicants who can be considered to fill current and future Equipment Specialist-Aviation opportunities.
This posting is for active service members approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's SkillBridge Program who already possess an active Top-Secret Clearance. SkillBridge candidates are applying to a six-month internship functioning as an Equipment Specialist - Aviation.
Opening Date: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: When a sufficient candidate pool has been reached
Job Title
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST-AVIATION GS -1670 9/11 QUANTICO VA (SKILLBRIDGE ONLY)
Working Hours
8:15am - 05:00pm, may vary depending on Division needs
Job Type
Full Time NTE 6 months
Who May Apply
Open to ALL U.S. Citizens
Salary
GS-9 $52,205.00 - $67,865.00
JOB SUMMARY
The DOD Skillbridge programs provide our retiring and transitioning Service members the opportunity to participate in industry training programs while transitioning out of their Military careers.
The DOD covers Military pay and benefits during a Service member's time in a Skillbridge program, providing an invaluable experience for the Service member and the industry partner.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance
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Must be approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's Skillbridge Program
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Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
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Some travel may be required
Selectee will be required to complete for FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
MAJOR DUTIES
The Turbine Aircraft Equipment Specialist (TAES) is primarily responsible for ensuring mission capability of turbine powered aircraft along with piston engine aircraft by maintaining these aircraft to airworthiness standards as defined by the rules under which such aircraft are operated.
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Tests equipment and cockpit gauges, instruments and controls as well as visual checks to troubleshoot (trace, identify, and locate) defects and determine the type and extent of repairs needed and to make the required repairs.
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Replaces, aligns and adjusts whole new systems, assemblies and surfaces as needed, or repair them by installing and adjusting all defective components and parts such as complete flight control rigging, automatic fuel control installation and setup, power turbine governor setup, pumps, filters, bearings and cockpit controls.
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Connects related systems, such as the hydraulic and flight control systems, to the newly installed or repaired units, and make adjustments to the units and their related mechanisms that assure their proper operation.
Interprets and updates computer data bases for information pertinent to making repairs, servicing procedures and recording aircraft event.
DESIRED SKILLS
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FAA A&P - Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
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FAA IA - Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veteran’s preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
Organizing and Planning
Problem Solving/Judgment
Aircraft Maintenance
Initiative
Quality Assurance
Research (Data
HOW TO APPLY
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