Job Details

Aircraft Mechanic

As an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10, this position is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. Positions available in both Inspection and Repair & Reclamation shops.

Duties include:

• Performing inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft
• Troubleshooting and performing unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft
• Removing and replacing 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
• Providing data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms as required
• Instructing, directing, and assigning maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members
• Complying with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations
• Preparing for and participating in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility and command support exercises

Requirements include:

• National Guard Membership is required
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• U.S. citizenship is required
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank A1C/E-3 to Maximum Rank SSgt/E-5
• Compatible Military AFSC Requirement: 2A3X3
• This is not a cross training opportunity
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214

Qualifications include:

• Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG
• Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG
• Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG
• Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard
• Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG
• WG-10 - Must have 18 months 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
• 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: No education requirement associated with this position.