5378 - Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory general mechanical work involved in making a variety of repairs to powered ground and similar support equipment used for aircraft ground servicing; missile, aircraft, air control, and radar installations' powered support; field combat support; engineering and construction project support; and general utilities, including standby and emergency power generating systems. The systems repaired are made up of combinations of components such as: gasoline, diesel, multi-fuel, or turbine engines; electrical systems; gears; combustion powered generators, compressors, and similar power supply units including those with heating and cooling applications; and the electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems which are part of the equipment repaired.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

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Click here to go to Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. IHMs understand hydraulic symbols, read system schematics, and are skilled in using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and testing equipment. To earn the IHM certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. MHMs understand hydraulic symbols, read system schematics, and are skilled in using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and testing equipment. To earn the MHM certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components. PMs understand hydraulic symbols, read system schematics, and are skilled in using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and testing equipment. To earn the PM certification, candidates must pass a written exam and a job performance exam.

Click here to go to Mechanical Certified Drafter COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Mechanical Certified Drafter certification is part of an examination system which the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) developed to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. It is recommended that the applicant completes two years on-the-job training or 800 - 1200 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific Education.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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