AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units
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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Colorado
Salary
$36.66 - $48.61
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing military aircraft, including troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing inspections, and ensuring everything works safely for fixed-wing and rotary-wing planes.
It's a hands-on role in the Army National Guard where you'll also guide junior team members and handle extra tasks like firefighting if needed.
A good fit would be someone with real-world experience fixing aircraft who thrives in a military environment and likes working with a team.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 months of specialized experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and testing mechanical and pneudraulic systems on aircraft
- Military grades E-4 through E-7 and compatible 15 series MOS
- Experience coordinating work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance for efficient workflow
- Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics and personnel in disassembly and re-assembly of aircraft components like engines and transmissions
- Proficiency in full range of aircraft maintenance duties, including inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and ground testing for fixed and rotary wing aircraft
- Capability to perform unscheduled maintenance, diagnose issues, and handle additional duties such as firefighting or crash rescue
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 D0483000 and is part of the CO Army Aviation Support Facility, National Guard.
Military Grades: E-4 thru E-7 Compatible Military Assignment: 15 series MOS 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2.
An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. 3.
It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.
You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 18 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following: 1.
Experience installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. 2.
Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. 3.
Experience instructing 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:
Responsibility 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.
Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft.
May be required to perform such additional duties as firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.
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