Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • West Jordan, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32), WG-8852-12, with the Army Aviation Support Facility in West Jordan, Utah, and is part of the Utah Army National Guard. The position maintains, services, inspects, and documents work on one or more highly technical, high-performance military aircraft. Work may be performed in complex conditions subject to time or mission constraints, including all-weather and night operations. The incumbent coordinates and oversees the work of other mechanics and journey-level workers, inspects their work, and certifies that it meets applicable technical publications, directives, and local policy. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Education is not applicable. A federal employee benefits package is described, though eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

Requirements

• National Guard membership and a compatible military assignment are required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Compatible military grade and assignment are required before the effective date of placement; the required military rank is enlisted and compatible assignments are CMF 15 Series.
• Experience or training demonstrating the ability to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components and make adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• WG-11/12 specialized experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
• Experience coordinating mechanics’ work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain workflow.
• Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to a shipping container.
• May require experience performing dedicated crew chief duties; performing, coordinating, or overseeing aircraft work and periodic inspections; coordinating journey-level workers in other trades; and serving as technical authority for assigned-aircraft repairs.
• Valid state driver's license if the position requires operation of motor vehicles.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Resume must detail relevant duties and experience, include employment dates in MM/YYYY format, and state total hours worked per week.
• Hiring grade will be determined by the selecting supervisor based on current skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, or perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for assigned military aircraft.
• Perform aircraft maintenance in complex conditions under time or mission constraints, including all-weather and night operations.
• Coordinate and oversee lower-graded aircraft mechanics and journey-level workers in other trades, and certify their work where required.
• Observe and inspect other workers’ performance for compliance with technical publications, directives, and local policy.
• Oversee aircraft ground movement; launch, recover, park, and service aircraft.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft-system and component malfunctions using test equipment, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and operating characteristics.
• Ensure Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects aircraft status and airworthiness.
• Provide technical guidance to flight crews regarding discrepancies, in-flight characteristics, and system malfunctions.
• Clear Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of work on assigned aircraft and components, and certify compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Plan, develop, and conduct proficiency training for full-time support and supported-unit personnel.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and support exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility based on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
• Potential for incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

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