AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER
Air National Guard Units
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AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Colorado
Salary
$36.66 - $42.79
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing aircraft safety systems, like ejection seats and escape mechanisms, to ensure they work properly for pilots.
Workers troubleshoot issues, install parts, and test equipment on and off the aircraft.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience in aviation who wants to serve in the National Guard.
Key Requirements
- Military grade E-4 through E-5
- Specialized experience in planning, repairing, and installing aircraft ordnance and egress systems
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex malfunctions in aircraft components
- Proficiency with hand tools, measuring equipment, and various test tools
- Skill in interpreting technical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications
- Experience inspecting and testing pressurization systems and explosive components
- Readiness to participate in evaluations, inspections, and military exercises
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0115000 and is part of the CO 140th MXS, National Guard. Military Grades: E-4 thru E-5 1.
Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. 3.
It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.
You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have Specialized Experience in each of the following: 1.
Experience in planning and layout of repair sequence and ability to complete modification, repair and installation of ordnance systems. 2.
Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions and determining remedy where complex relationships exist. 3. Experience in hand tools and a limited number of measuring equipment. 4.
Experience in the use of a variety of test equipment. 5. Experience in interpreting technical directions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications. Major Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform on and off equipment maintenance on aircraft egress systems, such as aircraft ejection seats, extraction and escape systems, egress components of jettison canopies, explosive components of escape hatches and doors, and egress trainers.
Troubleshoots, installs, removes, repairs.
modifies, adjusts, inspects, and tests aircraft components such as: flow indicators, actuator motors, thruster and positioning mechanisms, seat actuators, catapult guide rails, ejection seats, rocket packs, and canopies, etc.
Inspects pressurization system air pressure gauges for sufficient pressure and bottles and regulators for general condition and serviceability.
Performs installation, modification, and repair of aircraft egress systems.
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IC and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.
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