AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in New York is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (WG-8852-12) to lead the maintenance on individual aircraft and direct the total maintenance effort. The role involves ensuring Full Mission Capability and preparing aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing operations worldwide.

The position requires providing technical insight on MC, developing action plans, and working within the Total Force Mission context of the U.S. Air Force.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance on individually assigned aircraft as crew chief.
• Provide detailed technical insight on aircraft Mission Capability (MC) and recommend actions to maintain Full Mission Capability (FMC).
• Prepare assigned aircraft for AEW/AEF operations worldwide.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (WG-8852-12), you will act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.

Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC). All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force.

This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements - Not applicable 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 $34.4 – $40.12/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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