AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks a skilled Aircraft Engine Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain gas turbine propulsion systems on aircraft on the flight line and in back shop/test cells. You will certify work, oversee disassembly/reassembly, and document maintenance in MIS while upholding safety standards.

The role requires technical authority in engine health management, certification of work, and training plan development to maximize squadron effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness and oversee propulsion system maintenance.
• Oversee disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of propulsion subsystems and components.
• Operate and certify diagnostic test equipment and on-board electronics; maintain a safe, clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness.
• Oversee disassembly, repair, overhaul and reassembly of propulsion systems and components.
• Maintain test cells and hush houses; ensure safety compliance and documentation in MIS.

Skills

Gas turbine engines

Propulsion systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Maintenance Information System

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Key Responsibilities

Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities. Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components.

Skilled/certified in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement and power tools. Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house. Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel.

Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the agency program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals. Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System (MIS).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69393 – $81122/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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