AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units; Westphalia (MD); Remote; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in District of Columbia is recruiting an Aircraft Engine Mechanic (WG-8602-10) for a federally funded, excepted service technician position. The role certifies, tests, and repairs turbine engines and propulsion components; work involves engine run-ups and trend analysis in a secure environment at Andrews AFB.

The position requires minimum military rank A1C/E-3 and a maximum SSgt/E-5, with eligibility for immediate National Guard membership and a Secret clearance within

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements; substitution of Education for Specialized Experience allowed.
• Minimum Military Rank: A1C/E-3; Maximum Military Rank: SSgt/E-5.
• Must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and posses a Secret clearance within one year.

Responsibilities

• Certify acceptable performance, test, repair, troubleshoot propulsion system components and related equipment.
• Perform test cell operation and engine run-ups; analyze parameters and verify safe operation.
• Interpret Engine Management trend data to detect anomalies and prevent failures.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting to other work centers when propulsion affects other systems.
• Train lower graded employees on certification techniques for installed engine components.
• Interpret and follow regulations regarding hazardous materials storage, reclamation and transport.

Job description

District of Columbia Air National Guard Joint Base Andrews, MD AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC WG-8602-10 Group 3- Current or former uniformed service members (Active, Reserve, Guard) nationwide who are eligible for military membership in the (DCANG)/(DCARNG) **THIS IS NOT A CIVILIAN POSITION. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED**

Key Responsibilities

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC Air National Guard. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a DC Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement.

Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically qualify you for consideration. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. The National Guard's full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. Minimum Military Rank: A1C/E-3 Maximum Military Rank: SSgt/E-5 Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment. This position is located in an Air National Guard Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance, (JEIM) and the Hush House).

The primary purpose of this position is to certify acceptable performance, test, repair, trouble-shoot, operationally check and modify aircraft turbine and auxiliary power units, and associated propulsion system components. Duties: Troubleshoots malfunctioning engines and interrelated propulsion system components, determines degree of disassembly or certification required, repairs or replaces defective components, diagnostic computers and associated hardware.

Performs test cell operation of engine and aircraft run up, analyzes operating parameters, makes final adjustments and verifies that engine is operating within acceptable parameters for safe operation in the aircraft.

Interprets Engine Management trend data and investigates trend anomalies to eliminate catastrophic engine failure or damage by the prediction and detection of adverse trends towards known failure modes before they occur Performs 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.

Performs computer data entry of engine and component information such as component location, status and tracking information into the Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) for fighter aircraft, and G081, (CAMS for Mobility) for multi-engine transport aircraft.

Provides 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 Trains lower graded employees on proper certification techniques of installed engine components. Devises repair procedures based on findings and recommends program changes or data corrections to correct software or technical data deficiencies.

Interprets and follows state and federal regulations regarding the reclamation, storage and transportation of hazardous materials. Prepares for and participates 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number NGD1635000 as released in FASCLASS.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position. However, substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed.

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 $42.17 – $49.19/hr.

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 2027-05-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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