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Posted: February 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$37.37 - $43.60

per hour

Closes

March 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics in maintaining and repairing the weapons and electronic systems on fighter aircraft for the Texas Air National Guard.

You'll guide your team through troubleshooting issues, ensuring work is done safely and on time, and advise on technical problems.

It's a great fit for experienced aircraft mechanics who enjoy supervising others and have hands-on expertise in military aviation systems.

Key Requirements

  • Experience planning, laying out, and completing repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft ordnance systems
  • Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex malfunctions in electronic and ordnance systems
  • Proficiency with hand tools, measuring devices, and test equipment
  • Ability to interpret technical directions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer's specifications
  • Journeyman-level knowledge in aircraft ordnance repair with leadership experience in planning, organizing, and guiding subordinates
  • Capability to perform administrative functions and ensure compliance with safety, security, and technical standards

Full Job Description

This position is a part of the 149 FW located in San Antonio, TX.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead subordinates in the performance of aircraft ordnance work and electronic work that consist of complex electronic and aircraft ordnance systems maintenance.

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 Required: To qualify at the WL-11 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting experience or training 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 remedies where complex relationships exist. Experience in hand tools and the use of a variety of measuring and test equipment.

Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer's specifications.

In addition to journeyman level knowledge do you have experience demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related to the repair function of this occupational series.

Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment.

The ability to guide others in work related directly to this occupational series. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. Major Duties:

As an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic Leader with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Provides direction and advice to resolve problems on aircraft ordnance and electronic systems on fighter aircraft.

On a regular and recurring basis, leads Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanics, WG-6652-11, in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating electronic system tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.

Monitors work of assigned personnel, sets the work pace, conveys work assignments, and ensures that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.

Coordinates and works with weapon system mechanics and specialists performing journey level work.

Ensures assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.

Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc.

Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.

Assures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in the shop and the flight line.

Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).

As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the flight line maintenance activities.

On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.

Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TX-12855441-AF