Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Patrick AFB, FL

20h

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position serves as a technical authority coordinating and performing scheduled and unscheduled inspection, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, overhaul, and maintenance of aircraft propulsion systems and components. Work covers engines installed on aircraft and those in back-shop, test-cell, and maintenance-stand settings, including flightline maintenance and operational engine runs. The incumbent applies knowledge of engine and aircraft systems to assess airworthiness and performance, coordinate work across trades, and direct maintenance actions based on engine health data. The position also involves training assigned reservists, maintaining required certifications, ensuring safe work practices, and completing maintenance documentation. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve membership and military requirements, wear the uniform, and maintain job-specific military specialty qualifications. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends. A SECRET security clearance must be obtained and maintained. The employee may be required to fly on commercial or military aircraft for duty or contingency support, drive a motor vehicle, work overtime or rotating shifts, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; selected ART personnel must meet civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.
Must obtain and maintain the SECRET security clearance designated for the position.
Ability to perform Aircraft Engine Mechanic work with little to no supervision.
Knowledge of installation, operation, and repair of gas turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems.
Knowledge of engine repair practices, alternative repair methods and trade techniques, tools and parts, and work-area setup.
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of maintenance documentation procedures.
Skill using measuring and diagnostic instruments, including vibration analyzers, pyrometers, engine analyzers, diagnostic computer systems, data transfer sets, and test benches.
Ability to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, interpret reports and instrument readings, make tentative diagnoses, select tools and test equipment, and disassemble engines or accessory systems to locate defects.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret, certify, and use technical orders, manufacturer manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information.
Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories, including portions of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Must maintain current certifications and meet Air Force Reserve requirements, including job-specific military specialty and applicable physical fitness standards.
May be subject to random drug testing.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, or uncommon tours of duty.
May be required to fly on commercial and military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty or contingency support.
May be required to obtain special certification training, such as Red X or engine run certification.
May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
No education qualification requirement is specified.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform inspections, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, overhaul, and maintenance of installed and uninstalled aircraft propulsion systems, subassemblies, and components.
Serve as technical authority for troubleshooting and analyzing gas turbine engines to determine propulsion-system airworthiness and performance.
Determine the scope of repairs and coordinate work with other trades, including aircraft mechanics, electricians, electronics mechanics, sheet-metal/structural repair, and integrated systems mechanics.
Determine the degree of disassembly needed to repair or replace defective components, make modifications, and adjust systems for acceptable operation.
Use historical maintenance requirements to participate in pre-inspection meetings and ensure required propulsion-system maintenance is scheduled.
Operate and maintain diagnostic test equipment, onboard electronic equipment, specialized equipment, and hand, measurement, and power tools; maintain certifications for specified precision tasks and equipment.
Follow, enforce, and report on safety practices and procedures; maintain a safe and clean work area and halt unsafe activities.
Certify, use, and enforce work performed under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft and propulsion manuals.
Remove and install propulsion systems on aircraft, test cells, and maintenance stands as a team member or leader.
Maintain, inspect, operate, and certify test cells and hush houses; lead engine runs and coordinate transportation, clearances, fire-department support, and other agencies.
Perform Engine Health Management program duties, document maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System, and interpret engine performance data to identify trends or abnormalities and direct maintenance.
Prepare training plans and provide training to assigned reservist personnel.
Perform other duties and shop details as assigned.

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
PCS may be paid if authorized.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

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