About this role
Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO - AASF 1 / Manning Doc. 4621-090).
Qualifications
- Military Grades: Enlisted (E6 and below)
Minimum Requirements
- 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
- (Must have 18 months) 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.
Major Duties
- As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10 (w/addend), you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include phase inspection, daily inspections, pre and post flight inspections and such special inspections; conduct checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.; troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft; perform full range of repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies and surfaces; diagnose and identify problem areas and determine extent of repairs required; remove components and assemblies, repair or replace defective parts and components and reassemble repaired items into aircraft; install, align, and make adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.; conduct ground functional test of aircraft systems; service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid; launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft; perform inspections prior to takeoff; inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, cut lines, tires and loose panels; incumbent may be required to maintain Airframe (A) and Power plant (P) certification (license) by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA); perform other duties as assigned.