Aircraft Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division, Logistics Directorate, of an Air National Guard flying wing. The position is part of the 158th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard. The Aircraft Mechanic serves as crew chief and directs the total maintenance effort for individually assigned aircraft. The appointment is indefinite, initially for 13 months, with possible extensions in increments of one year or less up to a total of four years. It is not a permanent appointment; the incumbent will be separated when the appointment term expires.

The role directs, monitors, or performs aircraft maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation, sometimes in complex conditions under time or mission constraints, including all-weather and nighttime operations. The crew chief coordinates and oversees subordinate mechanics and journey-level workers from other trades, supports battle damage assessment and repair, and participates in mission generation and regeneration. The role also expedites aircraft operations, including concurrent servicing, hot-pit refueling, combat turns, and integrated combat turns.

The position ensures aircraft records and Maintenance Information Systems accurately document airworthiness; provides technical guidance to flight crews about discrepancies and in-flight characteristics or malfunctions; and may assist with aircrew debriefing. It performs in-process and final inspections of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul, or modification, certifying by signature that work complies with applicable publications and quality standards. Completed work is independently reviewed for compliance with maintenance policy and flight safety. The employee also plans, develops, and conducts training for a workforce of 3 to 8 assigned military positions, including certifying Cross Utilization Training for non-WG-88XX Aircraft Mechanics.

This position requires membership in a compatible Vermont Air National Guard military assignment and wearing the military uniform. Applicants must have current military status; prior-service and non-prior-service applicants are not eligible. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. There are no specific educational requirements.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible Vermont Air National Guard military assignment is required; applicants must have current military status and be eligible for immediate membership if not already a member.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; for positions requiring Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain it within one year of appointment.
• Ability to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components and make adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• WG-08 specialized experience: 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, recurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts, subassemblies, and components.
• WG-10 specialized experience: 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 and other personnel in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged aircraft components.
• WG-12 specialized experience: journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding WG-10 or WU-10, potentially including dedicated crew-chief duties; coordinating or overseeing aircraft work and periodic inspections; coordinating journey-level workers from other trades; or serving as technical authority for assigned-aircraft repairs.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must wear the military uniform and participate in direct deposit.
• For positions requiring operation of motor vehicles, a valid state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment is required.
• Must not have a qualifying conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence that prohibits performance of the position's duties.
• A resume must detail how the applicant meets the specialized experience requirements, document experience dates using month/year, and describe the relevant duties performed.

Responsibilities

• Direct, monitor, or perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for assigned aircraft.
• Coordinate and oversee subordinate aircraft mechanics and journey-level workers from other trades working on assigned aircraft.
• Review, train, and prepare to perform battle damage assessment and repair; participate in mission generation and regeneration.
• Direct specialists preparing aircraft for combat operations and expedite aircraft operations, including concurrent servicing, hot-pit refueling, combat turns, and integrated combat turns.
• Ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems accurately reflect aircraft airworthiness.
• Provide flight crews with technical guidance about discrepancies, in-flight characteristics, and system malfunctions; assist with aircrew debriefing when required.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul, or modification, and certify compliance with applicable procedures and quality standards.
• Review completed work for compliance with maintenance policy and determine whether aircraft are prepared and safe for flight.
• Plan, develop, and conduct maintenance training for a workforce of 3 to 8 assigned military positions.
• Conduct and certify Cross Utilization Training of non-WG-88XX Aircraft Mechanics.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in most benefits programs available to permanent federal employees, including Federal Employees Health Benefits, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, Federal Employees Retirement System, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

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