Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a Military Technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Lewis West, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve. The Aircraft Mechanic serves as a crew chief/flight engineer and performs maintenance and repair on rotary-wing aircraft. Work takes place in shops, aircraft, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be an active member as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform Aircraft Mechanic work without more than normal supervision, including maintaining and repairing rotary-wing aircraft, changing oil and hydraulic pumps, lubricating aircraft components, and performing less complex maintenance functions.
• Must complete a medical examination prior to employment.
• Position is subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer.
• Inspect aircraft.
• Repair and replace rotary-wing aircraft assemblies and components.
• Use tools and testing equipment.
• Complete final adjustments.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Rig flight control systems.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station if eligible.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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