Aircraft Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Eielson AFB, AK

20h

About The Position

Performs inspections, functional checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Work includes aircraft systems and components, support equipment, aircraft servicing, and aircraft movement and launch/recovery activities. The mechanic documents maintenance, assists with supply needs, guides other maintenance personnel, and supports readiness evaluations and exercises. Additional duties may include emergency response, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, or facility and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required; appointment is excepted/enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• Minimum military grade is Airman Basic (AB/E-1); maximum military grade is Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6).
• U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance are required; must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service, if required.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements determined by a background investigation.
• Must serve a two-year trial period.
• Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment due to conviction of a qualifying crime of domestic violence.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• General experience or training in removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components; making adjustments and settings to specifications; and using hand tools and test equipment.
• WG-08 qualification: at least 12 months of experience or training using common hand tools for mechanical repairs; removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance; and following detailed instructions for routine aircraft repairs and modifications.
• WG-10 qualification: at least 18 months of 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 crash-damaged aircraft components.
• Resume must provide complete employment dates and hours worked per week for each civilian and military employment occurrence; year-only dates may result in disqualification.
• Resume must substantiate, in the applicant's own words and in detail, the minimum and specialized experience requirements; experience is evaluated based on duties performed, not length of time alone.
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces; when to repair or replace them; and the adjustments and alignments required.
• Skill in removing, replacing, adjusting, connecting, meshing, and aligning aircraft systems, assemblies, surfaces, components, and parts.
• Knowledge and skill using precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, hand tools, jigs, templates, and gauges.
• Able to perform moderate physical exertion, including climbing, stooping, standing, bending, stretching, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions; routinely handle objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience.
• Letter of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections, including fuel contamination checks, emergency equipment checks, and oil sampling.
• Inspect and functionally check aircraft systems, including landing gear, hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
• Install aircraft equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and related test equipment.
• Make major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components, and assist specialists as required.
• Remove and replace aircraft components, including control surfaces, engines, gearboxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.
• Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems; adjust and maintain installed equipment; and perform operator maintenance on aircraft auxiliary power units.
• Tow, taxi, park, and moor aircraft; meet and debrief aircrew about aircraft status; launch and recover aircraft; and perform end-of-runway inspections.
• Inspect for leaks, damaged tires, loose panels, and other conditions that could make aircraft unsafe for flight.
• As required, perform user- and organizational-level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
• Inventory, control, store, and repair 780 equipment; maintain and review nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other required forms.
• Assist aircraft maintenance supply personnel in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining parts and tools.
• Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members; observe work and ensure compliance with procedures and technical publications.
• Follow safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations and ensure material and equipment are stored, protected, maintained, and secured.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobility exercises, and command support exercises.
• As assigned, perform additional duties such as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard work, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, or disaster and civil emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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