Title 32 Aircraft Mechanic (Mi Aasf 1)

Army National Guard Units • Grand Ledge, MI

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About The Position

This is an Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Michigan Army National Guard, located at MI AASF 1. Michigan Army National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The role is responsible for the full range of aircraft maintenance on one or more types of fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and ground testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces. The position carries Crew Chief responsibilities and full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft, including responsibility for subordinate employees who assist with maintenance. Depending on mission requirements, the employee may also serve as a Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer and accompany pilots on flights to identify discrepancies not evident during ground operations.

The employee diagnoses faults using test equipment, visual inspections, and instruments; determines the scope of repairs; and performs aircraft maintenance and testing. The position also plans and conducts flight training for drill-status crew chiefs, including instruction on aircraft maintenance, hand and arm signals, ground handling, ground equipment, loading, hoist operations, and emergency procedures. Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer duties may include pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities.

The position requires relevant aircraft mechanic experience or training, a valid civilian driver's license, eligibility for Michigan Army National Guard membership, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational needs. Education cannot substitute for the experience requirements.

Requirements

• Michigan Army National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership and employment at the military grade required by the announcement.
• Must be within military grade E4–E8 before placement; applicable grade compatibility requirements must be met.
• General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• For WG-10: experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems during overhaul or modification; coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance; and instructing lower-graded mechanics and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of specified damaged aircraft components.
• For WG-11 and above: journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding WG-10; applicable roles may require dedicated Crew Chief duties, coordinating or overseeing aircraft work and inspections, coordinating other journey-level trades, or serving as technical authority for aircraft repairs.
• A valid civilian driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must not be disqualified under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must provide employment dates (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and hours worked per week in the resume; resumes are limited to two pages for these job announcements.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required for operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.
• No substitution of education is allowed for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, and conduct ground testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Diagnose aircraft problems using test equipment, visual checks, and instruments, and determine the extent of repairs required.
• Coordinate or oversee aircraft maintenance work and, as applicable, the work of subordinate employees.
• Accompany pilots during flights to identify discrepancies that are not evident during ground operations.
• Perform Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer duties during assigned missions when required, including pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties.
• Plan and conduct flight training for drill-status crew chiefs, including instruction in aircraft maintenance, signals, ground handling, ground equipment, loading, hoist operations, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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