AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (WG-10) - Title 32
Army National Guard Units
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Posted: January 6, 2026 (8 days ago)
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER - Title 32
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Salary
$93,606 - $121,690
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to maintain aircraft and ensure the overall readiness of resources in the Air National Guard, including planning flight schedules and coordinating with various military and civilian groups.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in maintenance operations, who can manage fluctuating teams and budgets while prioritizing safety and mission success.
It's ideal for military technicians or veterans skilled in equipment oversight and resource allocation.
Key Requirements
- At least 36 months of specialized experience in equipment maintenance planning and operations
- Knowledge of principles for facility, equipment overhaul, repair, and resource allocation
- Experience in budgeting, funding needs, and human resources management for organizations
- Skills in coordinating workforces, negotiating with management, and handling personnel actions
- Familiarity with computer systems, automation, and reading engineering drawings/specifications
- Ability to direct squadron personnel and manage varying workforce types (e.g., technicians, Guard members)
- Cross-training accepted for those transitioning into the role
Full Job Description
This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER - Title 32, Position Description Number D2413000 and is part of the WI 128 ARW,Wisconsin Air National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records.
Experience using computer and automation systems.
***Cross Trainees will be accepted*** ***SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-1601-12 level, you must have at least 36 months experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments.
Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.
Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.
Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.
Major Duties:
As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER - Title 32, GS-1601-12, you will serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Manager with the assigned responsibility for directing and managing Squadron Personnel, Equipment, and overall readiness of all assigned resources.
Incumbent partners with the Group Commander, as well as the other Commanders and organizations in the Wing to plan, schedule, and implement a flying program following overarching Operational Risk Management (ORM) concepts.
Incumbent also coordinates efforts with numerous outside agencies to execute responsibilities. The supervised workforce may fluctuate daily to meet mission requirements.
The workforce may include: Title 32 Military Technicians, Traditional Guard members, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), Title 5 NG Employees, state employees, other civilian, military duty personnel.
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