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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
ASO - AASF #1

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.


This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0710000and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO - AASF #1 / 4621-156).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/16/2025 to 12/30/2025
Salary
$30.08 to - $35.09 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Morrisville, NC
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
10
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NC-12851804-AR-25-279
Control number
852422600

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Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1) (NCARNG) Dual Status TECHNICIANS ONLY. Applications will only be accepted from current employees of the North Carolina Army National Guard with permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) or excepted indefinite (Tenure 3) status.

Duties

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As a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8810-10, you will test and troubleshoot aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment; diagnose any malfunctions of rotor/propeller systems and make necessary repairs; repair and refinish blades/propellers using a variety of metal working tools and precision measuring instruments; perform troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment; diagnose any system malfunctions and make necessary repairs; subject rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected; operate magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to identify or detect stress, cracks, or potential failures; refer findings to inspector for determination of serviceability; align and balance assembled propellers/rotor blades by making appropriate linkage adjustments and by making both chordwise and spanwise weight adjustments to bring blades into true balance; make final adjustments to balance, track, eliminate vibrations and ensure proper revolutions per minute (RPM) by checking blade track utilizing special tracking equipment and making weight, trim tab, and control linkage adjustments; perform operational checks of installed aircraft blades and associated sub-systems both inflight and during aircraft maintenance ground runs; may participate in aerial flights which are defined by applicable Army publications as Maintenance Test Flights; serve as a member of the flight crew for the purposes of observing, recording, and diagnosing malfunctions; assist in determining the airworthiness of aircraft or the functioning of specific items or components when expertise or services are required to accomplish in-flight test of equipment; wear and utilize appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • 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.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 - E7)

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and their components in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 18 months) Experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories. Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft. Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis.

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

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

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