Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Department of Defense; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Military Technician for the Army Reserve Aviation Command in Los Alamitos, California. This position requires active membership in the U.S. Army Reserve and involves maintaining and inspecting rotary wing aircraft. The role includes various responsibilities such as troubleshooting, repairing components, and performing operational checks. A $10,000 recruitment bonus is also available.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain and repair rotary wing aircraft.
• Experience in troubleshooting and inspecting aircraft.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer.
• Inspect aircraft and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Repair and replace rotary wing assemblies and components.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairing Components

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 Los Alamitos West located in Los Alamitos, California.

This position may offer a $10,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section).
Duties

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer
• Inspect Aircraft
• Troubleshoot malfunctions
• Repair, replace rotary wing assemblies and components
• Complete final adjustments
• Rig flight control systems
• Perform maintenance operational checks
• Use tools and testing equipment

Requirements

• This position requires an annual physical examination.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications
AMENDMENTS: Announcement close date changed from 06/30/2025 to 12/30/2025.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.

POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be July 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant 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 a(n) 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.