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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
California National Guard

Summary

This AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC position, is located in the Munitions Section of the Avionics Maintenance Branch at Air Rescue and Recovery unitsand is part of the CA 129 RQW.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 02/26/2026
Salary
$44.38 to - $51.78 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Moffett Field, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Some, 1 to 5 days per month
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Temporary - T32 Excepted Indefinite
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CA-12821973-AF-25-511
Control number
849277600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty.

Duties

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THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION

Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years.


Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.

The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-6652-10, is to upload and download mission munitions, organizational and intermediate level maintenance of assigned weapons, launchers, adapters, dispensers, and installed weapons release systems, and the storage, inspection, and inventory of assigned munitions.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california

Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.

Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.

AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).

Military Grades: E-2 through E-6

Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.

PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.

Qualifications

General Experience: Possess experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components; Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications and engineering drawings; Experience which demonstrates skill in the use of test equipment to make electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.

AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-6652-10: Must have at least 18 months experience or training in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification, repair and installation of ordnance systems; Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedy where complex relationships exist; Experience in hand tools and a limited number of measuring equipment; Experience in the use of a variety of test equipment; Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Technical Problem Solving

Education

N/A

Additional information

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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