AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Pittsburgh is seeking an Aircraft Engine Mechanic (WG-8602-10) under Title 32. Responsibilities include troubleshooting engines, disassembly decisions, repairs, and system evaluations. You will perform readiness inspections and provide guidance to other teams on propulsion‑related issues.

A Secret clearance is required, and payroll uses federal pay scales. The position is with the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard, and is listed as a National Guard Title 32

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot malfunctioning engines and propulsion components; determine disassembly or certification requirements; repair/replace defective parts and run diagnostic equipment.
• Perform scheduled and special evaluations on engines, APUs, and airframe systems.
• Conduct readiness inspections (ORI/IG) and certify engine readiness prior to installation or inventory.
• Provide technical advice and on-the-job training to crew and other work centers.
• Manage hazardous materials as required and coordinate readiness exercises.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair propulsion systems and related aircraft components.
• Perform engine disassembly/assembly and supervise maintenance actions.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality workmanship and readiness.
• Advise other teams on propulsion system impacts across aircraft subsystems.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1635000 and is part of the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC, WG-8602-10, you will troubleshoot malfunctioning engines and interrelated propulsion system components, determines degree of disassembly or certification required, repair or replace defective components, diagnostic computers and associated hardware. Troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.

Perform scheduled and special evaluations on installed engines, auxiliary power units, and associated airframe-mounted systems.

Perform command directed and locally established in-progress inspections (IPI) (certifying acceptable performance of all conventional or modified aircraft engines prior to their being installed in the aircraft or placed in inventory) of propulsion system components and associated equipment to determine adequacy of workmanship, materials and maintenance. Requisition, process, and account for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.

Provide technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers when propulsion systems affect or are affected by interrelated aircraft systems, such as: electro-environmental, pneudraulic, fuel and avionics systems. Provide on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or newly assigned personnel regardless of grade. Examine recurring malfunctions and initiates corrective actions by submission of quality deficiency or software deficiency reports.

Serve as the hazardous materials manager as required. Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Inspector General (IG) Inspections, Unit Effectiveness Inspections and mobility and command support exercises. Perform other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.69 – $36.99/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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