AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
Air National Guard Units
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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Westhampton Beach, New York
Salary
$39.50 - $46.08
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft systems and components for the Air National Guard, often working on planes both on the ground and in the field.
It's a hands-on role in a military maintenance team, focusing on mechanical and pneumatic systems to keep aircraft flight-ready.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in aircraft mechanics, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead or train junior team members in a structured, high-stakes environment.
Key Requirements
- Enlisted military grade in the National Guard
- At least 18 months of specialized experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems
- General experience removing, replacing, and adjusting aircraft parts using hand tools and test equipment
- Ability to coordinate work with other mechanics and schedule maintenance for efficient workflow
- Skills in instructing lower-graded personnel on disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged components like engines, transmissions, and hydraulics
- Experience in overhauling or modifying aircraft during maintenance operations
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the 106TH RQW, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR TWO OPEN POSITIONS.
Military Grades: ENLISTED ONLY GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have 18 months 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 reassembly 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 within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
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