AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
California
Salary
$44.38 - $51.78
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing aircraft weapons systems, such as munitions, launchers, and release mechanisms, for the Air National Guard in California.
Workers handle tasks like loading and unloading weapons for missions, performing inspections, and troubleshooting issues to keep everything in working order.
It's a good fit for hands-on mechanics with military aviation experience who enjoy technical problem-solving in a team environment.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 months of experience in planning, repairing, and installing ordnance systems on aircraft
- Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex malfunctions in weapons and related equipment
- Ability to use hand tools, measuring equipment, and various test instruments for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance procedures
- Experience in munitions storage, inspection, inventory management, and mission loading/unloading
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a T32 Excepted Service position in the Air National Guard
Full Job Description
This AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC position, is located in the Munitions Section of the Avionics Maintenance Branch at Air Rescue and Recovery units and is part of the CA 129 RQW.
General Experience: Possess experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components; Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications and engineering drawings; Experience which demonstrates skill in the use of test equipment to make electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.
AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-6652-10: Must have at least 18 months experience or training in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification, repair and installation of ordnance systems; Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedy where complex relationships exist; Experience in hand tools and a limited number of measuring equipment; Experience in the use of a variety of test equipment; Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Preventive Maintenance Technical Problem Solving Major Duties:
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years.
Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-6652-10, is to upload and download mission munitions, organizational and intermediate level maintenance of assigned weapons, launchers, adapters, dispensers, and installed weapons release systems, and the storage, inspection, and inventory of assigned munitions.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
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