AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Mechanic, Position Description Number NGD1366000, assigned to 114 MXS. It is a permanent, Title 32, dual-status position and is open to members of the South Dakota Air National Guard. The role is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization and focuses on inspecting, repairing, modifying, and servicing aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on and off aircraft. The position requires National Guard membership and assignment to a compatible military position in one of the specified Air Force Specialty Codes. The selectee must wear the military uniform. The work also involves meeting the qualifications and experience described below, including aircraft-system troubleshooting and maintenance documentation.

Requirements

Membership in the National Guard is required; the position requires a compatible military assignment and the selectee must wear the military uniform.
Must be assigned to a compatible military position in AFSC 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X2, 2A5X4, or 2A3X7 upon hire.
General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
Skill using hand tools and test equipment.
At least 18 months of 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 support optimum workflow.
Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembling and reassembling crash-damaged aircraft components for return to a shipping container.
Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot aircraft systems, diagnose malfunctions, and determine remedies.
Skill initiating aircraft maintenance documentation using 781 series forms and the IMDS computer-based data system.
Knowledge and ability to train 2A3X3 personnel on aircraft maintenance procedures.
Skill organizing time daily, weekly, and monthly to meet work requirements, schedules, and additional duties.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Military grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted; the full-time supervisor’s military grade must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies on and off aircraft.
Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
Coordinate mechanics’ work and schedule maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain efficient workflow.
Instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls.
Troubleshoot aircraft systems, diagnose malfunctions, and determine remedies.
Initiate aircraft maintenance documentation using 781 series forms and the IMDS computer-based data system.
Train 2A3X3 personnel on aircraft maintenance procedures.
Organize daily, weekly, and monthly time to meet job requirements, schedules, and work-center additional duties.