AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE)
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Fresno, California
Salary
$31.49 - $50.59
per hour
Type
Full Time
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September 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems and components for the Air National Guard, ensuring planes are safe and operational through hands-on mechanical work.
It's ideal for experienced mechanics who enjoy troubleshooting complex machinery and working in a team to keep military aircraft ready.
The accelerated hiring means it's open until filled, with reviews every 30 days, and it's a temporary or indefinite role that could become permanent.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 months of specialized experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems
- General experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components according to specifications
- Skilled in using hand tools and test equipment for aircraft maintenance
- Ability to coordinate work with other mechanics and schedule maintenance for efficient workflow
- Experience instructing lower-graded mechanics and personnel in disassembly and re-assembly of aircraft components like engines, transmissions, and hydraulics
- Competencies in inspecting aircraft maintenance, attention to detail, and mechanical knowledge
- Eligibility for T32 Excepted Service position with the Air National Guard in Fresno, CA
Full Job Description
This AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization and is part of the CA 144 FW. This is an open until filled announcement.
The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.
General Experience: Possess experience or training that has provided the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications; Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-10: Must have at least 18 months specialized 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; Ability to instructing lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damages engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to Inspect Aircraft Maintenance Attention to Detail Mechanical
Major Duties:
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE, PERMANENT, TEMPORARY POSITION Indefinite Positions: Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
Temporary Positions: Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available in accordance with CNG FPH 001.
The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-10, is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
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