Aircraft Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Stewart AFB, NY

2d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the 105th Airlift Wing (105th AW), Position Description Number D1366000. The position is not eligible for appointment of annuitants. The Aircraft Mechanic inspects, repairs, modifies, and services aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants who are not current National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed in the announcement.

The position may require irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours to meet operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day. A two-year trial period may be required. The role is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment, which prohibits a person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence from performing its duties. For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.

The job requires general aircraft maintenance skills and at least 18 months of specialized experience or training. Education requirements are not applicable. Duties may significantly affect the environment, and the employee is responsible for maintaining awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and the organization’s mission.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Experience or training providing skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
• Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• At least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing 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 and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged aircraft systems and components.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring motor vehicle operation.
• For positions requiring Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• Acceptance of the excepted service position constitutes agreement to the stated conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft.
• Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems during overhaul or modification.
• Coordinate other mechanics’ work and schedule maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain optimum workflow.
• Instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls so the exhibit can be returned to its shipping container.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligible employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits, subject to position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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