HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32)
Air National Guard Units
Posted: January 15, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing inventory, tools, and supplies for aircraft maintenance at a naval base in Japan, ensuring everything runs smoothly for repair teams working on Navy and Marine Corps planes.
You'll handle ordering, tracking, and checking stock while following strict military guidelines to support global operations.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in logistics or supply chain, especially in aviation or military settings, who thrives in a structured, overseas environment.
You will serve as a Equipment Specialist in the Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific of FRC WESTPAC DET IWAKUNI. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below. *** This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12832565-26-DMK.
Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of aircraft, aviation equipment requirements, maintenance, and supply chain management relationships.- Expertise and comprehensive knowledge of inventory management and supply program relationships.- Proficiency in methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of tool room operations, with the ability to independently analyze and resolve complex inventory management issues, including supply processes, work methods, supply data management, and day-to-day operational procedures.- Knowledge and proficiency in utilizing automated supply databases for accurate inventory management determinations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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