AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: March 4, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Oklahoma
Salary
$32.33 - $37.62
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves leading and organizing training programs for aircraft engine mechanics, including scheduling classes and tracking certifications, while also performing hands-on inspection and repair work on engines.
It suits experienced mechanics who enjoy supervising teams and have a strong background in engine maintenance.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders comfortable in shop environments with some exposure to noise and hazards.
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The primary purpose of this position is to monitor and schedule both classroom and computer based training and input data into Certification system.
This position also performs full tasks/duties of a journeyman.
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-8600 Engine Overhaul 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
(Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble Shooting Working Conditions: Work is performed in clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated production areas.
May work outside or inside in areas that are drafty and noisy, such as aircraft hangers. Stands on concrete, metal, or hard composition floors for long periods of time.
Frequently exposed to grease, oils, fuels, and solvents; to noise from drills and hammers; and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and injury from falls from scaffolds, ladders, or aircraft surfaces.
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:
Assists immediate supervisors in the identification, development and execution of task specific training for proficiency criteria required for Production Acceptance Certification (PAC).
Monitors, schedules, and enters employee training through Training Support System (TSS), and tracks employees task certifications in PAC to inform supervisor of manpower capability.
Performs troubleshooting on a variety of conventional and/or modified non-fielded; prototype or pre-production; and/or extensively modified production aircraft engines that are dedicated to support research, development, test and evaluation; and in-service testing of potential replacement engine items.
Utilized safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
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