Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Lakehurst, NJ

26d

About The Position

This Title 32, Excepted Service position is with the New Jersey National Guard’s AASF-1. The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for the full range of aircraft maintenance duties, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, systems, and surfaces on one or more types of military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

The role requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard. Applicants who are not currently National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership. The position requires a pre-placement physical and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment. Military grade must be E-3 to E-8 before placement. New Jersey Army National Guard members are eligible for consideration.

The vacancy has no education requirements. A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package, though specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

Requirements

• Experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
• Skill using hand tools and test equipment.
• At least 12 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft systems.
• Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion.
• Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls so the exhibit can be returned to its shipping container.
• Must be a member of a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard, or eligible for immediate membership.
• Must be within military grades E-3 to E-8 before the effective date of placement. Enlisted applicants over grade must state in their resumes that they are willing to accept a reduction in grade.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must complete a pre-placement physical before placement.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• A compatible military unit assignment may be required for this Title 32 Dual-Status position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various types of readiness evaluations.
• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft using various testing equipment.
• Observe and ensure compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, maintenance data collection, and man-hour accounting.
• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, and conduct ground testing of aircraft assemblies, systems, and surfaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families, subject to eligibility based on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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