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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 141 MXS Apply Print Share Save
Summary
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Summary
This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Location 141st Maintenance Squadron Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011 Air National Guard Units
Appointment Type Permanent excepted service Advertised as ENLISTED Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim from this announcement will not be considered.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03032026 to 04022026 Salary 29.85 to - 34.81 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10 Location 2 vacancies in the following location Fairchild AFB WA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 8852 Aircraft Mechanic Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number WA-12900771-AF-26-007882 Control number 859721200
Duties
Performs inspections functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic phase hourly preflight postflight calendar thru-flight and special inspections such as fuel contamination emergency equipment and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic electrical pressurization lubrication de-icing vacuum induction and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as external tanks tow reels hoists and pylons. Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft utilizing various gauges meters measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces engines constant speed drive engine mounted gear boxes wing fuel tanks or cells landing gear mechanisms wheels brakes and tires. Services oil fluid fuel hydraulic and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets hydraulic reels and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows taxies parks and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil fuel and hydraulic leaks damaged tires and loose panels which would make the aircraft unsafe for flight. May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment including inspection repair modification and corrosion prevention. Inventories controls stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned equipment. Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records complete maintenance data collection man-hour accounting and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties. Instructs directs and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications. Complies with safety fire security and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored protected maintained and secured. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft firecrash rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operator maintenance of facilities and equipment or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTSMilitary Grades E1 AB - E5 SSgt Desired Military Assignments 2A5X4- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts accessories and components and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Must have at least 18 months of experience or training installing adjusting aligning troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines transmissions gearboxes hydraulic components and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.
Education
Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Degree Required NADegree Required to qualify with Education Only No Specialized Experience NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience Not Applicable.
Additional Information
Certain incentives may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12311959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency httpswww.sss.govRegVerwfRegistration.aspx. Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. Must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Must possess or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within one year of appointment. Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 f. May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Equal Opportunity
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex including pregnancy and gender identity national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded