AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Posted: February 26, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
California
Salary
$42.99 - $50.15
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves leading a team of mechanics in overhauling, repairing, and testing aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems at a naval air facility in California, while also developing and delivering hands-on training to other staff on these systems.
It's ideal for an experienced aircraft mechanic who enjoys supervising others, troubleshooting complex equipment under pressure, and sharing technical knowledge through instruction.
Candidates should have a strong background in aviation maintenance and the ability to handle both hands-on repairs and teaching roles.
You will serve as a PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCT LINES DIVSION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY LEAD OR SUPERVISE I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including: 1) Overhaul, repair, modify, assemble, adjust and test complex aircraft accessories relating to hydraulic, pneudraulic, pneudraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems; 2) Troubleshoot and perform functional and operational checks on same; 3) Disassemble, examine, route for process, assemble, modify assigned hydraulic, pneudraulic, pneumatic and electrical accessories; 4) Order and replace prescribed parts, check dimensions and tolerances of parts to determine the serviceability, making corrections as necessary; 5) Able to deal with and provide quality training to personnel of various levels and communicate with personnel and support groups in the day-to-day operations of this shop; 6) Perfom effectively in pressure and stressful situations; 7) Works in the Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Trade and leads Pneudraulic Systems Mechanics and/or Pneudraulic Systems Workers at any given time.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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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