Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Lakehurst, NJ

25d

About The Position

This is an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-11, position description D0483000, within the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) of the New Jersey National Guard. It is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose is to perform the full range of aircraft maintenance duties for one or more types of military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The position performs crew chief duties and has full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.

The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, repairs, ground testing, and troubleshooting on aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces. The role also includes planning and conducting flight training for drill-status crew chiefs, ensuring compliance with standard procedures and technical publications, and providing information for aircraft maintenance records, maintenance data collection, and man-hour accounting.

This position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership. A pre-placement physical is required, and the selectee must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment. Telework may be available subject to approval by the supervisor or branch chief and Director.

Requirements

• Must have experience or training providing the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
• Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
• At least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems.
• At least 18 months of experience or training testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems.
• At least 18 months of experience or training coordinating other mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion.
• At least 18 months of experience or training instructing lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls so the exhibit can be returned to its shipping container.
• Must have a compatible military grade and assignment before the effective date of placement; eligible applicants must be eligible for immediate membership in the New Jersey National Guard.
• Military grade must be E-4 to E-8; areas of consideration include individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard, Category 3, and all New Jersey Army National Guard members.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required by law.
• Must complete a pre-placement physical; placement will not be made until results are received.
• For Title 32 dual-status positions, selectees must be within the listed military grades before the effective date of placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform crew chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and ground testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Plan and conduct flight training for drill-status crew chiefs, including aircraft maintenance instruction, hand and arm signals, aircraft ground handling, ground equipment use, aircraft loading, hoist operations, and emergency procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft using various testing equipment.
• Observe and ensure compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, maintenance data collection, and man-hour accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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