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Posted: January 23, 2026 (6 days ago)

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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$30.70 - $35.77

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves working on military aircraft by safely handling, inspecting, repairing, and installing weapons systems, escape mechanisms, and emergency equipment to ensure planes are ready for flight or storage.

It's a hands-on role focused on precision maintenance in a high-stakes environment.

A good fit would be someone with mechanical experience in aviation or munitions who values safety and can work independently under supervision.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out element)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair for aircraft ordnance systems
  • Technical practices in theoretical, precise, and detailed mechanical work
  • Skilled use of measuring instruments and tools for maintenance
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints
  • Troubleshooting skills for identifying and fixing issues in weapons and escape systems
  • Experience with safety protocols, including handling explosives and protective equipment

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to de-arm, download, inspect, troubleshoot, repair/replace, upload and install a variety of aircraft ordnance systems components to include egress and canopy jettison systems, aircraft bomb, rocket/cruise missile and special weapons launching and release devices, and emergency rescue systems on a wide variety of military aircraft.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • De-arms and makes safe for maintenance aircraft egress and escape systems, aircraft ordnance, armament, and weapons systems components in preparation for aircraft storage Prepares aircraft egress and escape systems for flight Installs and removes explosive cartridges in aircraft fire extinguishers systems in preparation for aircraft flight Maintains tools and equipment in accordance with established directives and the Foreign Object Damage protection program Performs duties and assignments while remaining mindful of all safety requirements and incorporating the use of all mandatory personnel protective equipment Effectively completes tasks and work assignments on a timely basis and in accordance with Maintenance Training & Production Acceptance Certification (PAC) Program requirements for task completions

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12871121-085149-4V-TBC