TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE)
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: March 16, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Texas
Salary
$35.78 - $41.84
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves leading a team of mechanics to maintain, repair, and inspect aircraft for the Texas Air National Guard, ensuring they are ready for missions in challenging conditions like bad weather or tight deadlines.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing planes who enjoys directing others, training staff, and making quick decisions to keep operations running smoothly.
It's ideal for detail-oriented veterans or technicians who thrive in a military environment without state income tax in Texas.
This position is located at the 147th AMX SQ, Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the WG-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment experience reflecting 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:
As a Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: 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.
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 and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.
Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing when required. l. Assigns maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics.
Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.
Completed work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight.
Due to the nature of operations tempo, must make decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission.
Clears Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives.
Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a 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.
Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements.
Selects the appropriate instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction.
Evaluates and certifies effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the task(s). Determines experience and skill level of assigned personnel.
Maintains Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members.
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).
May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
May be required to travel in military aircraft and drive military vehicles. May be required to participate in various periods of temporary duty away from place of assignment.
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.
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