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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
NJ 108TH MXS
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Summary

This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, position description D0100000, within the 108TH MXS of the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/18/2025 to 09/01/2025
Salary
$33.54 to - $39.18 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
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
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12667809-AF-25-004
Control number
841054300

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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-8852-10, you will:

  • Perform all phases of the repair and reclamation process for crashed or damaged aircraft utilizing lifting bags, cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
  • Serve on the flight control team and may coordinate team functions.
  • Advises on and participates in the removal. rigging, and replacement of flight control surfaces, portable buffet and lavatory units.
  • Accomplish organizational and intermediate level maintenance, which involves major repairs, TCTO's, and/or flight controls, landing gears. doors and canopies and associated equipment requiring structural or component maintenance beyond the capabilities of other activities.
  • Perform intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration: CAT 4:

  • All permanent, on-board, Title 32 Employees within the New Jersey National Guard
  • All New Jersey National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, Active Guard Reserve, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)
  • Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard
Military Grades: A1C E-3 to SSGT E-5


Selectee has one (1) year to obtain required AFSC

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Additional Requirements:
  • 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

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Qualifications

General Experience:
Must have the following experience(s):

  • Removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components
  • Making adjustments and settings according to established specifications
  • Using hand tools and test equipment
Specialized Experience:
Must have 18 months of the following experience(s):
  • Installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting
  • Functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification
  • Coordinating the work of other mechanics
  • Scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow
  • Instructing lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

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.

Administration and Management, Aircraft Maintenance, and Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

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