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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$40.56 - $47.31

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems like flight controls and hydraulics at a naval facility in California.

You'll guide your crew through daily tasks, ensure safety, and solve technical issues to keep production on track.

It's a great fit for experienced aircraft mechanics who enjoy supervising others and have strong hands-on skills in troubleshooting and repairs.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to lead or supervise a team of mechanics in a production environment
  • Experience inspecting, analyzing, and assessing aircraft system components such as flight controls, hydraulics, and environmental systems
  • Skill in troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and testing aircraft mechanical systems
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical specifications, and maintenance instructions
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures for aircraft maintenance
  • Experience demonstrating trade techniques, providing instructions on tools and safety devices, and monitoring crew progress
  • Ability to identify discrepancies, make technical decisions, and coordinate corrective actions with support groups

Full Job Description

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER in the MRO Production Group of Fleet Readiness Southwest of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise and includes performing common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Inspect, analyze, assess and determine the condition of some aircraft system components; 2) Demonstrating proper trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions, and giving instructions on the use of power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments, and safety devices; 3) Reading and interpreting blueprints, job orders, specifications, and maintenance instructions; 4) Troubleshooting systems, disassembling components/systems, and determining required repairs; and 5) Performing complete operational systems check of aircraft mechanical systems.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will inspect, analyze, assess and determine the condition of aircraft flight control, hydraulic, pneudraulic, environmental and mechanical system components.
  • You will identify and document all non-conforming discrepancies and making informed technical decisions, from current engineering specifications and technical instructions
  • You will perform overhaul, repair, align, test, and diagnose aircraft systems and components while leading a crew within a Cell Based Work Environment (CBWE) in an aircraft production line.
  • You will provide work direction to employees and monitor their progress.
  • You will distribute portions of the work in such a manner to keep everyone in the crew productive.
  • You will investigate technical problems affecting production and apply corrective action coordinating and working with support groups as required.
  • You will comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12897052-26-DMS