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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$20.97 - $48.23

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing military aircraft, including troubleshooting issues, performing preventive maintenance, and testing systems on fixed-wing and rotary-wing planes.

It's an accelerated hire role in the Army National Guard, starting as a trainee if needed and potentially advancing to higher levels with experience.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on mechanical skills, interest in aviation, and the ability to follow detailed instructions in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least 6 months of experience using hand tools for basic mechanical repairs under supervision (for WG-05 trainee level)
  • At least 12 months of experience removing, installing, and adjusting aircraft parts with guidance (for WG-08 trainee level)
  • At least 18 months of specialized experience in troubleshooting, testing, and overhauling aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems (for WG-10 level)
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for aircraft maintenance
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair for military aircraft
  • Experience coordinating work with other mechanics and instructing junior staff
  • Willingness to work in an excepted service position that may start indefinite or temporary, with potential for non-competitive promotion

Full Job Description

This AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located in an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) and is part of the CA AASF Stockton.

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-8852-05 (Trainee): Must have at least 6 months experience using common hand tools in making repetitive mechanical repairs under close supervision; Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-08 (Trainee): Must have at least 12 months experience using common hand tools to make mechanical repairs; Experience removing and installing aircraft parts, components and accessories with detailed guidance; Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine, reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts, subassemblies and components, e.g.

such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing and adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, and flight control systems.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-10: Must have at least 18 months specialized experience 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.

TRAINEE POSITION: Applicants not meeting full qualifications for the WG-10 position indicated above may be considered for WG-05 or WG-08 trainee, if qualified.

Statement-of-Difference of qualification requirements for each are indicated.

If appointed as trainee, the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to WG-08 and WG-10 upon meeting full qualifications and recommendations of supervisor.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

Aircraft Maintenance Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Mechanical Major Duties:

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE/PERMANENT/TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR.

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-8852-5/8/10, is responsible for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CA-12842928-AR-26-029