Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

U.S. Air Force Reserve; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family

Food and housing assistance

Continuing-education opportunities

World-travel opportunities

Up to a $10,000 bonus with a six-year contract

Job summary

A defense-oriented organization is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist to perform structural repairs and apply low observable materials to aircraft. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet specific military training requirements. This role offers excellent benefits, including healthcare and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit.
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39.
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit.
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39.

Responsibilities

• Determine the extent of damages to aircraft and perform repairs accordingly.
• Apply low observable materials and coating to aircraft.
• Repair structural parts and components while preserving the aircraft’s structural integrity.
• Manufacture layouts, jigs, fixtures, and molds.

Skills

Knowledge of low observable aircraft construction features

Mechanical ASVAB requirements

Education

High school diploma, GED or GED with 15 college credits

ASVAB requirements

Knowledge of low observable aircraft construction features

National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit

Basic Military Training (7.5 weeks)

Age 17–39

Job description

Join to apply for the Aircraft Maintenance Specialist role at U.S. Air Force Reserve

Our advanced technology helps us perform our missions undetected. It’s our Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance specialists who fabricate and modify the metals we use in our aircraft to keep all this technology in place. From inspecting our aircraft upon final assembly to repairing structural damage, they make sure we can carry out our missions undetected.

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine the extent of damages to aircraft and perform repairs accordingly.
• Apply low observable materials and coating to aircraft.
• Repair structural parts and components while preserving aircraft’s structural integrity.
• Manufacture layouts, jigs, fixtures and molds.

Benefits

• Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing assistance
• Continuing-education opportunities
• Free or low-cost healthcare
• World-travel opportunities
• Up to a $10,000 bonus with a six-year contract (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED with 15 college credits
• Mechanical ASVAB requirements
• Knowledge of low observable aircraft construction features
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits. These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs. The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower. All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.