AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER

Air National Guard Units; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Belle Chasse, LA, seeks an Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader to oversee field-level maintenance of jet engines and propellers. You will supervise multiple engine mechanics, diagnose malfunctions, and coordinate repairs to maintain propulsion readiness.

The role requires following technical orders, maintaining safety standards, and providing guidance on shop and flight-line operations. A Secret clearance is required, with transcripts or documentation to verify education.

Qualifications

• Duties include diagnosing propulsion issues and engine/propeller repairs.
• Must provide transcripts to meet education requirements.
• Secret clearance required or eligibility for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs engine and propeller maintenance in field level environment.
• Leads and mentors three or more engine mechanic subordinates.
• Ensures safety and compliance with technical orders and procedures.
• Coordinates with flight line and shop personnel to meet deadlines.

Skills

Aircraft engine maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Transcript verification

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House). DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities: (1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment. Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.

(2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available. Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work. (3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.

Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Ensures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line.

(4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks. On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.

(5) Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts. (6) Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 $39.79 – $46.4/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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