AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in Florida seeks an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to coordinate and perform maintenance on aircraft propulsion systems. The role includes troubleshooting, disassembly, overhaul, and certification of propulsion components, with responsibility for safety, training, and documentation.

The position requires coordination across trades, engine run leadership, and adherence to USAF and safety regulations, with a Secret clearance and federal benefits as a civil

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating inspections and maintenance of propulsion systems.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion system troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with safety policies and use of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of journey-level technicians for inspections, repairs, and teardown of propulsion systems.
• Provide training to reservist personnel on propulsion maintenance and tasks as required.
• Disassemble, repair, overhaul, inspect, and reassemble propulsion systems and components.
• Lead engine run operations and coordinate with external agencies for run clearance and safety.
• Document propulsion system maintenance in MIS and training plans for personnel.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Engine health management

Safety procedures

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), technical authority responsible for coordinating the work of other journey-level workers to perform/advise scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, troubleshoot, documentation, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems installed or uninstalled, and to provide training to all assigned reservist personnel as required in the accomplishment of duties set forth herein.

Determine when the nature and scope of repair involves other trades, e.g., aircraft mechanics, electricians, electronics mechanics, sheet metal/structural repair or integrated systems mechanics and coordinate the work of these individuals with the other trades.

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. Applies total engine and aircraft system knowledge when troubleshooting/evaluating propulsion systems performance.

Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components. Determines degree of disassembly required to repair or replace defective parts or components, make prescribed modifications and make final adjustments to achieve acceptable propulsion systems operation.

Utilizes in-depth knowledge of historical maintenance requirements of assigned aircraftJpropulsion systems to participate in pre- inspection meetings and ensure that all required propulsion system maintenance is included on the schedule. 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 certification on the completion of tasks requiring the use of various precision test/measurement equipment to include but not limited to Blade Blending, Rigid Borescope, Flexible Borescope w/measuring capabilities, Test Cell Operations, In Process Inspection, Bearing handling, etc. Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

Strictly adheres to safety procedures and regulations and promptly reports any observed or identified violations in accordance with established guidelines. Promptly halts activities where unsafe actions are taken and reports accidents, injuries and/or safety violations to the supervisor. Certify, utilize and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals.

Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team. Maintain, inspect, operate and certify test cell and hush house. Leads engine run efforts and coordinates engine transportation, engine run clearance, fire department support and other outside agencies.

Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System (MIS). Retrieve/interpret aircraft propulsion system performance data using specialized equipment to identify abnormalities/trends in engine health and direct maintenance actions as required. Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel.

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 $64801 – $75508/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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