AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Groton, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Title 32 dual-status position is located in TASMG Projects at the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group in Groton, Connecticut. The Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) manages the operational readiness of one or more aircraft and provides proficiency training to supported aviation unit personnel. The role provides detailed technical oversight of aircraft mission capability and projects maintenance needs to sustain operational readiness. The position may be extended or terminated at the discretion of the TASMG Commander.

National Guard membership in a compatible Connecticut Army National Guard military assignment is required. The incumbent manages, monitors, or performs maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for highly technical, high-performance military aircraft; requests maintenance services beyond TASMG capabilities or time constraints; oversees aircraft ground movement; ensures aircraft records accurately reflect status and airworthiness; and clears Red X status symbols for work performed by others.

The job involves work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather, on icy or slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces, and work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes. Work exposes the incumbent to aircraft and maintenance hazards, including toxic fumes, high-pressure air and fluids, moving aircraft mechanisms, munitions and weapons, engine noise and heat, blast, intake suction, electrical voltage, fire and explosion risks, sharp edges, and confined spaces. The role requires climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items over 50 pounds.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard; assignment to a compatible military position is required within one year of selection or placement.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must use direct deposit.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the announcement states the clearance must be possessed or obtainable within one year of appointment.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959, when applicable.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical examination; the position is covered by the medical monitoring program.
• Prior to application, eligible military grades are enlisted E-6 through E-7; unit of assignment may be any aviation unit within the state.
• Must demonstrate general experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components; making adjustments and settings to specifications; and using hand tools and test equipment.
• Must have 18 months of specialized experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
• Must have experience coordinating mechanics’ work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and support optimum workflow.
• Must have experience instructing lower-graded mechanics and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to a shipping container.
• Must have knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and maintenance procedures; ability to diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems, inspect aircraft and assess deficiencies, interpret instructional materials, schematics, and specifications, and work carefully with tools and equipment to close dimensions.
• No substitution of education for specialized experience.
• Must complete mandatory NGPEC training and NGB-prescribed courses within six months of assignment, subject to resource availability; failure to complete may result in reassignment or termination unless extenuating circumstances preclude attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, or perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more military aircraft.
• Manage aircraft operational readiness and provide technical oversight of aircraft mission capability and maintenance requirements.
• Request maintenance services that exceed TASMG capabilities or time constraints.
• Oversee ground movement of aircraft.
• Ensure ULLS-A and other aircraft documentation accurately reflect the status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft.
• Clear Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others.
• Coordinate mechanics’ work and schedule maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain optimum workflow.
• Instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in aircraft component disassembly and reassembly.
• Attend mandatory National Guard Professional Education Center training and complete prescribed courses within six months of assignment, subject to resource availability.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends 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