Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Los Alamitos, CA

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About The Position

This permanent, Title 32 excepted-service Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief), WG-8852-12, position is in the Logistics function of an Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), part of the California AASF Los Alamitos. The facility provides Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM), Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM), and aviation maintenance training for supported units.

The position is responsible for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft and providing proficiency training to supported aviation unit personnel. It provides detailed technical oversight of each assigned aircraft’s mission capabilities and projects maintenance requirements to maintain operational readiness. The position requires membership in the California National Guard, a compatible military assignment and grade, and wearing the military uniform.

Requirements

• Membership in the California National Guard is required; selectees must wear the military uniform.
• A compatible military assignment and grade are required. The military grade must be E-6 through E-9 or enlisted eligible, and the employee must maintain a compatible military unit, grade, and job assignment.
• At least 18 months of experience demonstrating the ability to perform duties as a dedicated crew chief.
• Experience performing, coordinating, or overseeing aircraft work and periodic inspections.
• Experience coordinating journey-level workers in other trades working simultaneously on an aircraft.
• Experience serving as technical authority on assigned aircraft repairs.
• General experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, making adjustments and settings to specifications, and using hand tools and test equipment.
• Must maintain the appropriate level of security clearance; at minimum, a National Agency Check is required.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• May be required to successfully complete a one- or two-year trial period.
• Applicants subject to the Military Selective Service Act must be registered, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational readiness of one or more aircraft as a dedicated crew chief.
• Provide proficiency training to supported aviation unit personnel.
• Oversee the mission capabilities of assigned aircraft and project maintenance requirements to maintain operational readiness.
• Perform, coordinate, or oversee aircraft work and periodic inspections, independently or with other mechanics and workers.
• Coordinate journey-level workers in other trades working simultaneously on an aircraft.
• Serve as technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft.
• Remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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