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Posted: April 7, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$31.73 - $37.16

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing the hydraulic and pneumatic systems on aircraft, such as those used for fuel and refueling, to ensure they work safely and efficiently.

Workers use tools, diagrams, and tests to diagnose problems, fix parts, and perform checks on these systems.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience in aviation or military settings, who enjoys technical troubleshooting and is willing to serve in the Indiana Air National Guard.

Key Requirements

  • Military grades E3 through E6 or willingness to join Indiana Air National Guard with compatible AFSC 2A6X4
  • Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles
  • Experience troubleshooting and isolating malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems
  • Skills in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines
  • Experience servicing, maintaining, disassembling, assembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Ability to diagnose malfunctions, overhaul accessories, and use hand tools and test equipment
  • Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and publications

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D009700.

If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E6 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: *2A6X4 If applicant is willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard and meet the AFSC compatibility requirements, please upload your Report Individual of Personnel (RIP) to your documents on this application to determine ASVAB qualification.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: 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.

**FWS POSITIONS ONLY**: Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented.

Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG.

If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position.

If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level.

Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers.

If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Major Duties:

  • Utilizing electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics and technical publications, determines extent and type of preventative and/or repair maintenance required.
  • Connects power sources, and using cockpit controls, gauges and additional precision instruments, performs operational and functional checks of inflight refueling, single point refueling and fuel transfer systems and related valves, etc.
  • Performs leak check of aircraft fuel systems by visual inspection or by removal of panels and dye tracing fuel leaks.
  • Diagnoses and overhauls fuel accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, scratches, cracks or other damage.
  • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG, and DE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IN-12927381-AF-26-038