Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Coast Guard; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (WG-8852-8/10) to perform journey-level aircraft maintenance and related duties in the ALC LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMMED DEPOT MAINT BR.

Duties include disassembly, repairs, configuration changes and flight line support. Responsibilities cover troubleshooting, functional tests and maintenance of airframe systems, engines, hydraulics, and related components, with training

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble aircraft or major components for overhaul or modification.
• Assist in aircraft configuration changes, refueling/defueling and towing.
• Repair limited components such as gaskets, hydraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings and cables.
• Install, align and adjust less complex aircraft systems and components.
• Perform flight line maintenance, functional testing and troubleshooting of airframe systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Flight line maintenance

Disassembly & overhaul

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a WG - 8852-8/10, Aircraft Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMMED DEPOT MAINT BR in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as an Aircraft Worker/Aircraft Mechanic and will be responsible for performing aircraft mechanic journey level work. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: WG-08 Disassembling aircrafts or major components for overhaul or modification. Assisting in aircraft configuration changes, refueling/defueling and towing.

Performing repairs of limited complexity such as removing and replacing worn or damaged gaskets, pneudraulic lines, fuel cells, couplings, cables, and pulleys. Following detailed procedures that specify task sequences, tolerances, etc. Installing aligning and adjusting less complex aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies and components. WG-10 Repairing and maintaining various major and minor mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Performing flight line maintenance of assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing all airframe mechanical systems, or post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repairing of overhauled and modified aircraft to prepare for and correct deficiencies found on functional check flights. Running engines and auxiliary power units. Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Training employees with lesser skills in aircraft mechanical work activities. Disassembling, troubleshooting, performing functional tests, calibrating and maintaining a variety of components, assemblies, and equipment. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $33.23 – $44.06/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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