<p> MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (NGMN-PEH-A) VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING – 20 12TH STREET WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55155-2004 TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155</p><p>MERIT AIR NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ANG 13-057</p><p>OPENING DATE: 8 November 2012 CLOSING DATE: 22 November 2012 RANK/GRADE: TSgt/E-6</p><p>POSITION TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic POSITION DESCRIPTION: D0100000</p><p>DUTY LOCATION: 148TH FW, Maintenance Squadron, Duluth, MN AFSC: 2AXXX</p><p>SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSgt Douglas Eklund Comm: 218-788-7394 or DSN: 825-7394</p><p>WHO MAY APPLY: ENLISTED (TSgt/E-6 and below). For Merit Announcements, eligibility is limited to personnel currently assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing who are serving permanent Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) tours. Members must remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. Waivers may be approved in exceptional circumstances by TAG. </p><p>REMARKS: PCS Funding is Available. This position is also bid as Indefinite Technician ANG 13-056. Higher grades may apply; however, may have to take a reduction in rank. </p><p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This technician position is located in the Repair and Reclamation Shop, Aerospace Systems Section of the Field Maintenance Branch (Organizational Branch ADC only) in the Aircraft Maintenance Functional area. This position accomplishes on and off equipment maintenance on aircraft systems and components such as wheel and tire, flight control, canopies, landing gear, and performs general heavy airframe maintenance, bevond the capability of other maintenance activities. Provides capability for the recovery and reclamation of equipment of damaged or crashed aircraft. Performs all phases of the repair and reclamation process for crashed or damaged aircraft utilizing lifting bags, cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, and other heavy equipment. Serves on the flight control team and may coordinate team functions. Participates in flight crew debriefing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing components as required. Advises on and participates in the removal, rigging, and replacement of flight control surfaces, portable huffet and lavatory units. Accomplishes organizational and intermediate level maintenance, which involves major repairs, TCTO's, and/or flight controls, landing gears, doors and canopies and associated equipment requiring structural or component maintenance beyond the capabilities of other activities. Performs intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, II: and LIE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p>HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must forward the forms listed below to arrive in the Human Resource Office no later than the Closing Date indicated above. E-mail applications to [email protected] subject line must read (AGR application 13-057 last name). Hard copy applications such as faxed applications, hand carried applications, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted. If the application packet is too large to be sent in one email, break the packet into two separate attachments and send it in two separate emails. If sending multiple emails, subject line must end in 1 of 2, 2 of 2 (example - AGR application 13-057 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please call 651-282-4155 or email [email protected]</p><p>REQUIRED: Complete page 2 of this announcement Attach a copy of your most current RIP Two most recent EPRs</p><p>The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078. ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ANG 13-057</p><p>MEMORANDUM FOR NGMN-PEH Date:</p><p>SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ANG 13-057, Aircraft Mechanic</p><p>1. I request consideration for the above vacancy.</p><p>2. Copies of my most recent RIP and last two EPRs are attached.</p><p>3. My full-time Active Guard Reserve employment history, starting with the present, is as follows:</p><p>Organization Duty Position/AFSC Dates of Employment Supervisor Phone Number</p><p>4. I am qualified in the following AFSCs: .</p><p>5. Highest civilian education completed: .</p><p>6. Most recent physical: Date .</p><p>7. Where I can be contacted at: Home Phone Work .</p><p>8. Home Address: .</p><p>9. Additional comments (you may include personal references): </p><p>Signature: ______</p><p>Name, Rank: .</p><p>Position Title: .</p><p>FORWARD APPLICATION TO: [email protected] </p>