Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Keesler AFB, MS

11h

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent is required to maintain membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and participate in Unit Training Assemblies, typically one weekend of military training per month. Regular assignments are primarily ART duties; non-ART duties may also be assigned and generally will not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The mechanic serves as a technical authority coordinating and performing inspections, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, replacement, documentation, assembly and disassembly, flightline maintenance, and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems, installed or uninstalled. The position includes coordinating work with other trades when repairs require their involvement and providing training to assigned reservist personnel. The incumbent must maintain the Secret security clearance designated for the position and current required certifications. Duties may include flying on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty, obtaining special certifications, driving a motor vehicle, and working overtime, shifts, weekends, or uncommon tours as needed.

Work takes place in hangars, outdoors, parked aircraft, back shops, test cells, and sometimes hazardous-noise areas. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort, including extended periods standing, stooping, bending, and reaching; handling items up to 20 pounds and lifting or carrying assemblies up to 50 pounds. Conditions may include confined or awkward spaces, slippery or inclined surfaces, extreme weather, dirt, grease, aircraft fluids, hazardous fluids and gases, machinery, moving vehicles, intake suction, and hot exhaust blast.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain the Secret security clearance designated for the position.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform Aircraft Engine Mechanic work without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of installation, operation, and repair of gas-turbine or reciprocating aircraft engines and accessory systems, and of safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of engine repair practices, alternative repair methods, trade techniques, tools and parts selection, and work-area setup.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and the interpretation, certification, and use of technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, engine records, maintenance bulletins, and other technical information.
• Skill in using measuring and diagnostic instruments such as 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 systems to locate defects.
• Ability to repair and rework engine parts and components and replace accessories, including parts of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to perform moderate to strenuous physical work, including extended standing, stooping, bending, and reaching; frequently handling items up to 20 pounds and often lifting or carrying assemblies up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to climb steps and ladders and work on slippery or inclined surfaces.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, or uncommon tours of duty.
• May be required to obtain special certification training, such as Red X or engine-run training.
• May be required to fly on commercial and military aircraft for duty assignments or contingencies.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate valid driver's license.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyze gas turbine engines to determine the airworthiness of installed and uninstalled aircraft propulsion systems.
• Coordinate, oversee, and perform disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection, and reassembly of propulsion systems, subassemblies, and components.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic test equipment, onboard electronic equipment, special equipment, and hand, measuring, and power tools.
• Follow and enforce safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Use, certify, and enforce work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft and propulsion manuals.
• Remove and install complete propulsion systems on aircraft, in test cells, and on maintenance stands, as a team member or leader.
• Maintain, inspect, operate, and certify test cells and hush houses.
• Prepare training plans and provide training to assigned personnel.
• Perform Engine Health Management program duties and document propulsion-system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System.
• Coordinate work with other trades when the nature and scope of repairs require their involvement.
• Perform other duties and shop details as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential recruitment incentive.
• Potential relocation incentive.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• If authorized, permanent change of station expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed