AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Air Force Global Strike Command; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Global Strike Command, based at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, seeks an aircraft engine technician to troubleshoot and repair engines on the flight line and in maintenance shops. You will disassemble and reassemble engines and components, using hand and power tools, while maintaining safety and a clean work area.

Responsibilities include diagnostics of engine types, tool usage, and adherence to established safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing aircraft engines or engine components.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots one or more types or models of malfunctioning conventional and/or modified aircraft engines on the flight line, in test cells, or maintenance shops.
• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft engines, their assemblies, and components.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains safe and clean work area following established safety rules.

Skills

Engine troubleshooting

Hands-on maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Global Strike Command

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots one or more types or models of malfunctioning conventional and/or modified aircraft engines on the flight line, in test cells, or maintenance shops.
• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft engines, their assemblies, and components.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Global Strike Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68266 - $79640/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.