AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD NATIONWIDE.

All members of the New Mexico Air National Guard or current Active Duty/Reserve military members eligible and wiling to become members of the New Mexico Air National Guard **This is an indefinite position** This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the NM 150th SOW Maintenance Group, National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted (E-5 and below) Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2A5X1 or anyone eligible to cross train to 2A5X1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: WG-8- Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.

Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 and Above - 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.

Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

Major Duties:

This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing.

Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft.

The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.

Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC).

All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force.

This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world.

Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft.

Work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.

Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics.

Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Reviews, trains and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair.

Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations.

Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns.

Performs preflight, post flight, thru flight, periodic,isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling,scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical,electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.

Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems(MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft.

Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies andexperienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.

Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing when required.

Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signaturead herence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established byapplicable publications.

Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week toa multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations OtherThan War (OOTW).

Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained.

Performs other duties as assigned.