Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently in the Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must be eligible for employment in the military grade listed in the announcement; the listed grade range is E-1 through E-8.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Federal employment suitability, as determined by a background investigation, is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must be able to work irregular and/or overtime hours when required for operations or contingencies, potentially outside the normal duty day.
• General experience: experience or training removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings to established specifications; skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• WG-08 specialized experience: 12 months of experience or training removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance; following detailed instructions for routine repairs and modifications; and using common hand tools for mechanical repairs.
• WG-10 specialized experience: 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic aircraft 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 engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls for return to a shipping container.
• Experience is evaluated based on duties performed, not solely on rank; applicable compatibility criteria and assignments must be followed.
• Experience or training records must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position's duties.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Acceptance of the excepted service position constitutes agreement to the military membership and uniform requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft, including pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections.
• Conduct fuel-contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspections of onboard emergency equipment.
• Check aircraft hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
• Repair and test aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces using test equipment, visual checks, and instruments to identify problems and determine repair requirements.
• Remove components and assemblies; repair or replace defective parts and components; and reinstall repaired items in aircraft.
• Install, align, and adjust major components and assemblies, including engines, propellers or rotors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, assisting specialists as required.
• Adjust related systems that may be affected by repairs.
• 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 and perform inspections before takeoff, including checks for leaks, cut lines, tire issues, and loose panels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other applicable conditions.
• The position may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, subject to funding availability and management request.