Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Fort Richardson, AK

11d

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic performs inspections, functional checks, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, servicing, and operational support for assigned and transient aircraft. Work includes inspecting aircraft before, during, and after flight; checking hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power, and other systems; diagnosing faults using test equipment, visual checks, and instruments; removing, repairing or replacing, and reinstalling parts and assemblies; and adjusting related systems. The mechanic installs, aligns, and adjusts major aircraft components and conducts ground functional tests. The role also includes servicing aircraft fluids, launching and recovering aircraft, and may include fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, and snow removal duties.

This is an excepted, enlisted Alaska Army National Guard technician position. Applicants must be Alaska Army National Guard members and currently hold MOS 15T. The military grade range is Private (PV1/E1) through Sergeant First Class (SFC/E7). A two-year trial period is required. The position may require regular occupational health examinations or meeting medical standards, and irregular or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies. Duties may significantly affect the environment, and the employee is responsible for maintaining awareness of applicable environmental responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather and temperature or humidity extremes. Work areas may be noisy, drafty, and contain toxic fumes, aircraft fluids, dirt, grease, dust, paint, and solvents. Hazards include cuts, burns, electrical shock, strains, and broken toes.

Requirements

• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
• Must currently hold MOS 15T.
• U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• The minimum military grade is Private (PV1/E1) and the maximum is Sergeant First Class (SFC/E7).
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must be available for irregular and/or overtime hours or work outside the normal duty day when operational requirements or contingencies require it.
• For 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, such as jacking and leveling aircraft and installing or adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, and flight control systems.
• For WG-10 qualification: at least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification; coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance; and instructing lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to a shipping container.
• General experience or training must provide the ability to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, make adjustments and settings to specifications, and use hand tools and test equipment.
• Resume must include complete employment dates and hours worked per week for each civilian and military employment occurrence; year-only dates will result in disqualification.
• Resume duties must substantiate the required experience and qualifications in detail.
• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, frequently lift parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps and work-stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft inspections and functional checks, including pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections.
• Conduct fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspections of onboard emergency equipment.
• Check aircraft hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power, and other systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Repair and test aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces using test equipment, visual checks, and instruments to identify faults and determine required repairs.
• Remove components and assemblies; repair or replace defective parts; and reassemble repaired items into aircraft.
• Install, align, and adjust major components and assemblies, including engines, propellers or rotors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, assisting specialists as needed.
• Adjust related systems affected by repairs and conduct ground functional tests of aircraft systems.
• Service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid.
• Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft and perform inspections before takeoff, checking for leaks, cut lines, tire conditions, and loose panels.
• Perform additional duties as required, potentially including fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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