Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, NC seeks a Military Technician to perform maintenance on rotary-wing aircraft at the Aviation Support Facility Bragg East.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, lubrication, and inspections to ensure airworthiness of aircraft in varying conditions. The position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and adhere to safety standards while handling oil and hydraulic systems and related components.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining rotary-wing aircraft incl. oil changes and hydraulic components.
• Ability to perform routine and less complex maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated safety practices and adherence to maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotary-wing aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Perform oil changes and hydraulic pump servicing as required.
• Lubricate moving parts and inspect critical components for wear.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks with attention to quality and safety.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Rotary-wing systems

Oil & hydraulic systems

Lubrication procedures

Safety compliance

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

This is a Military Technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Bragg East (Rotary Wing) located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Who May Apply

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: maintained and repaired rotary wing aircraft to include changing oil and hydraulic pumps, lubricating aircraft components, and a variety of less complex maintenance functions. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical effort

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or endure recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching. Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside shops, aircraft, or outside in varying weather conditions. Exposed to high frequency and high intensity noises. Dirt, dust, grease, and fumes are normally present. Danger of the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, falls, and eye or skin irritations is possible.