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Posted: January 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$43.62 - $50.82

per hour

Closes

January 25, 2027

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing the hydraulic and pneumatic systems on aircraft, including troubleshooting issues, assembling parts, and planning shop work to keep everything running smoothly in the Air National Guard.

It's a hands-on role where you'll lead a team of mechanics and ensure safety standards are met during inspections and emergencies.

A good fit would be someone with military or technical experience in aircraft mechanics who enjoys problem-solving and working in a structured, team-based environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 months of experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines
  • Experience servicing, maintaining, disassembling, assembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Knowledge of diagnosing malfunctions, overhauling pneudraulic accessories, and determining remedies
  • Proficiency in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major pneumatic and hydraulic systems using hand tools and test equipment
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications
  • Skills in planning shop maintenance programs, surveillance, troubleshooting, and estimating time, equipment, and materials
  • Eligibility as an AKNG Permanent/Indefinite technician, AKNG member, or eligible military member to join Alaska Air National Guard

Full Job Description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members.

Area 3 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard.

PDCN: D1356000 Selecting Supervisor: Robert Kirleis GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems; and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

WG-11 - Must have at least 18 months of experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles. Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines.

Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning part and examining parts. Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies.

Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment.

Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification.

The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed.

Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - In addition to the knowledge and skills found at the journeyman level, the ability to plan and accomplish a functional shop maintenance program is essential.

Requires skill in surveillance and troubleshooting techniques. Major Duties:

Plans and lays out work to be accomplished in the shop which is then completed by the technician and lower graded mechanic(s).

Determines approaches, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner. Independently determines appropriate maintenance procedures.

Estimates time, equipment and material requirements. Devises and maintains plans and records.

May provide recommendations and input to supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position description changes, disciplinary actions, and leave.

Performs the full range of shop work. Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.

May be required to perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AK-12838468-AF-26-068-C