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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
AASF-1

Summary

This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, position description D0484000, within the AASF of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

The primary purpose of the position is responsibility for the peformance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/12/2026
Salary
$35.55 to - $41.53 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lakehurst, NJ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12871439-AR-26-14
Control number
855720100

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

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As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-11, you will:

  • Participate in various types of readiness evaluations
  • Perform inspection, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft
  • Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft utilizing various testing equipment
  • Observe and ensure compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications
  • Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records,maintenance data, collection, and man-hour accounting

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration
CAT 3 T32 MEMBERS OF THE NJNG

Military Grades:
E-4 to E-8

  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Qualifications

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:
Have at least 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting in the following areas:

  • Testing various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft
  • Coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion
  • 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

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

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).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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 COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

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):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical, and Trouble Shooting

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