Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Morrisville, NC

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10, Position Description Number D0483000, with the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO - AASF 1 / Manning Doc. 4621-090). The position performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft, including phase, daily, preflight, post-flight, and special inspections. Work includes checking aircraft hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems; troubleshooting and diagnosing problems; and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.

The mechanic repairs and tests aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces; determines the extent of required repairs; removes, repairs or replaces, and reinstalls defective parts and components; and installs, aligns, and adjusts major components such as engines, propellers or rotors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Duties also include ground functional testing, servicing aircraft fluids, launching and recovering aircraft, and inspecting aircraft before takeoff. The incumbent may be required to maintain FAA Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) certification. Other duties may be assigned.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants who are not current Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed in the announcement. The position is open to enlisted military grades E6 and below. Employment is subject to suitability screening, and a one- or two-year probationary or trial period may be required.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; nonmembers must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Must be eligible for the listed military grade: enlisted E6 and below.
• Experience or training providing the skill 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.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
• Experience coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and support workflow.
• Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged aircraft components.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Selectee is required to wear the military uniform.
• The incumbent may be required to maintain FAA Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) certification.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• A one- or two-year probationary or trial period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phase, daily, preflight, post-flight, and special aircraft inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance.
• Check hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power, and other aircraft systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Repair and test aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces; identify problem areas and determine required repairs.
• Remove components and assemblies, repair or replace defective parts, and reinstall repaired items in aircraft.
• Install, align, and adjust major components and assemblies, including engines, propellers or rotors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
• 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.
• Perform pre-takeoff inspections, including checks for oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, cut lines, tire issues, and loose panels.
• Coordinate mechanics' work and schedule maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain workflow.
• Instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and other personnel in the disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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