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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

*You must be a member of the New Mexico Air National Guard to be eligible for this position

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the NM 150th SOW Maintenance Group, National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/27/2025 to 06/19/2025
Salary
$27.62 to - $41.79 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kirtland AFB, NM
1 vacancy
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
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NM-12742282-AF-T32-025-009
Control number
837646700

Duties

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This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing. Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers. Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC). All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force. This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world.

  • Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations. Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Reviews, trains and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, post flight, thru flight, periodic,isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling,scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical,electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
  • Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems(MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies andexperienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing when required.
  • Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signaturead herence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established byapplicable publications.
  • Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week toa multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.
  • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations OtherThan War (OOTW).
  • Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is subject to rotating shifts.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E-6 and below)

Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2A5X1 or anyone eligible to cross train to 2A5X1

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: WG-8- 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: WG-10 and Above - 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.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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 from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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