AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; East Hanover Township (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Pennsylvania seeks an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational checks on assigned aircraft at the PA Army Aviation Support Facility 1. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing unscheduled maintenance, and assisting with emergency equipment and safety systems.

This federal National Guard Title 32 position requires a Secret clearance and offers a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required
• Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft (pre-inspection, daily, pre/post-flight) and related systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance; assist with emergency equipment and other duties as assigned

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the PA Army Aviation Support Facility 1, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. INDEFINITE Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. May be required to perform such additional duties as firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.08 – $36.25/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov