Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10, in the North Carolina Air National Guard. The position is part of the 145th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (145 AMXS), Position Description Number D1366000, Position Number 1071284. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

The Aircraft Mechanic performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft, including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, and thru-flight inspections, as well as special inspections such as fuel-contamination checks, emergency-equipment inspections, and oil sampling. The mechanic troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and related test equipment. The position also performs user- and organizational-level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.

The mechanic provides information for aircraft maintenance historical records and completes maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms. The position instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance and repair tasks to drill-status Guard members; follows safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations; and prepares for and participates in readiness evaluations and exercises. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed.
• Must be eligible for the enlisted military grades SrA/E4 through SSgt/E5.
• 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.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems during overhaul or modification.
• Experience coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and optimize workflow.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a one- or two-year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance, including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, and thru-flight inspections.
• Perform special inspections, including fuel-contamination checks, emergency-equipment inspections, and oil sampling.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and related test equipment.
• Perform user- and organizational-level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records and complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms.
• Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill-status Guard members.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, including MEI, ORI, IG, and UE inspections, and mobility and command-support exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on the position and employment status, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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