AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Los Alamitos, CA seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) to manage the operational readiness of aircraft and oversee maintenance planning. The role includes proficiency training for supported aviation unit personnel within the ARNG Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF).

This is a T32 excepted service, permanent position offering a pay range of $51.15 to $59.67 per hour. Applications close on 2026-11-04 for the three openings.

Qualifications

• T32 excepted service, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational readiness of one or more aircraft.
• Provide detailed technical oversight of mission capability and maintenance requirements.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This AIRCRAFT MECHANIC position, is located in the Logistics function of an ARNG Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF).The AASF provides Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM), Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM),and aviation maintenance training for supported units and is part of the CA AASF Los Alamitos.

Key Responsibilities

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-12, is to act as the Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel.

Responsibilities include detailed technical oversight of individual aircraft's level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

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 $51.15 – $59.67/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.