Aircraft Mechanic

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Aero Club at Kirtland AFB, NM.

This position will be filled as Regular Full-Time employment category, guaranteed 35 hours/week.

Regular appointments may be eligible for benefits such as Medical/Dental, Group Life, 401(k), and AFNAF Retirement. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/11/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Position requires a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Certificate with Inspection Authorization. Position requires a complete set of common hand tools.

Must be capable of using all types of hand and special tools, measuring instruments, hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic test equipment.

Must be capable of performing strenuous activity over extended periods of time and working under pressure to accomplish maintenance repair of aircraft to ensure a minimum of down time.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs troubleshooting of airframes and engines, airframe and engine systems and components, and mechanical accessories.

Interprets mechanical blueprints, schematics, specifications, manuals, and pertinent reference material.

Performs maintenance and repairs on all Flight Center aircraft and equipment, including spare engines and parts.

Maintenance and repair include sheet metal work, welding, fabric work, computation of weight and balance data, rigging of flight and engine controls; maintenance on engines, flight controls, hydraulic, electrical systems, landing gear, wing flaps, instruments, propellers and propeller control systems, cabin heat and ventilation systems, pilot static systems, carburetor and fuel injection systems; and magnetic compass calibration.

Maintains aircraft and engine log books in accordance with FAA directives, entering and certifying as airworthy all inspections and maintenance performed on aircraft and engines.

Schedules 50-hour, 100 hour, annual, and progressive inspections; using own judgement with regard to flight schedule and other priorities to minimize down time of aircraft and to distribute maintenance workload most equitably.

Performs 50 hour, 100 hour, annual, and progressive inspections on Flight Center aircraft; using experience and judgement regarding repair or replacement of worn or broken parts in all systems of airframe components.

Assists authorized aircraft inspectors in performance of annual aircraft inspections. Maintains daily maintenance logs of all Flight Center aircraft.

Checks aircraft discrepancy forms daily, using own judgement and initiative to schedule required maintenance or other corrective action.

Evaluates all discrepancies to determine whether safety of flight is involved. Maintains aircraft status in the Dispatch Program, indicating flyable condition and status of all Flight Center aircraft.

Maintains records of parts used and labor hours expended by date and aircraft number.

Maintains cleanliness of maintenance shop and hangar maintenance area, including shop equipment, storage areas, and radio and battery shops.

Maintains bench stock levels of expendable items including oil, lubricants, vents, paints, nuts, bolts, and miscellaneous hardware.

Maintains liaison with Federal Aviation Administration maintenance inspectors at the General Aviation District Office.

Maintains liaison with Kirtland AFB maintenance organizations that provide maintenance assistance and support to the Flight Center. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.

Maintains a complete maintenance library of pertinent Airworthiness directives, aircraft maintenance and parts manuals, service bulletins, Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent USAF, AFMC, and KAFB directives, and other maintenance publications.

This maintenance library must be maintained on a current basis at all times to ensure that required maintenance/repair/modifications are performed on Flight Center aircraft as directed by FAA.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12875808