AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (T32)

Air National Guard Units

Westphalia (MD)

On-site

USD 5,809,000 - 6,776,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units is seeking a skilled Aircraft Engine Mechanic (WG-8602-10) at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The role requires active membership in the DC Air National Guard and a Secret clearance, with rank constraints (TSgt to MSgt) and full-time technician status.

The position involves testing, repairing, and modifying turbine engines and auxiliary power units, overseeing engine run-ups, and ensuring safe operation through rigorous evaluation and diagnostic work.

Qualifications

Minimum military rank: TSgt, maximum MSgt
Secret security clearance required or the ability to obtain one
Membership in the National Guard and eligibility for immediate membership if not already a member

Responsibilities

Certify acceptable performance, test, repair, troubleshoot, and modify aircraft turbine and auxiliary power units and propulsion components.
Perform disassembly/assembly of gearboxes and APUs for maintenance and testing.
Interpret engine management data, investigate trends, and prevent engine failures through proactive analysis.

Skills

Military membership eligibility

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). **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: TSgt Maximum Military Rank: MSgt 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. Troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and performs sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.

Performs evaluations that must be accomplished at critical points in the repair/build-up process using a variety of quality characteristics, consisting of complete systems or components and assemblies that undergo many steps in a repair process and have highly critical tolerances.

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

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 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.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-07-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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