AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER
Air Force Materiel Command
Posted: February 17, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Utah
Salary
$33.70 - $39.31
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a small team of workers in maintaining and repairing electrical systems on aircraft, while also performing hands-on tasks like troubleshooting and installations.
It's a hands-on role in a military setting, working in hangars and on flight lines under varying weather conditions.
A good fit would be someone with solid experience in aircraft electrical work who enjoys supervising others and can handle physical demands like climbing and lifting.
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The primary purpose of this position, AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN LEADER, WL-2892-10, is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis; leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is: Ability to lead or supervise JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Knowledge of electrical equipment 2. Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) used in shop and trade practices 3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4.
Ability to use electrical drawings 5. Ability to use and maintain hand tools 6.
Trouble shooting PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently climbs up and down ladders, check stands, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures while making repairs or installations.
The work requires long periods of standing and considerable kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, and working in hard-to-reach places requiring awkward and strained positions.
Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds unassisted, and occasionally up to 25 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in hangars and on flight lines. Subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures in hangars and weather, temperature, and noise extremes on flight lines.
Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, oil, fumes, solvents, and other aircraft fluids while working on aircraft in various stages of repair or modification.
Exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burn, electrical shock, skin, and eye irritation, and falls from elevated work areas, e.g., check stands and aircraft structures.
May be subject to exposure to potential injury from turning rotors or jet blast during engine runups. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties:
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