Aircraft Mechanic

Army National Guard Units; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) assigned to the DE Army Aviation Support Facility. Duties include routine repairs, component installation, and maintenance coordination for overhaul or modification projects.

Specialized experience emphasizes use of hand tools, mechanical repairs, and instruction to less experienced personnel. Dual-status technician requirements apply; ensure documentation and training records are current.

Qualifications

• Experience using common hand tools to repair aircraft components.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for routine repairs and modifications.
• Experience in assembling, aligning, and testing aircraft parts as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft components as specified by supervisors.
• Assist in disassembly/reassembly of engines, gearboxes, and hydraulic components when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Troubleshooting

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0487000 & D0483000 and is part of the DE Army Aviation Support Facility, National Guard.

Military Grades: E-3/PFC - E-7/SFC Compatible Military Assignments: 15 Series (Preferred)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• WG-8852-08: Must have 12 months experience or training in the use of common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing and installing aircraft parts, components, and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making routine, reoccurring repairs and modifications to aircraft parts, subassemblies, and components, e.g., such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing, and adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, and flight control systems.
• WG-8852-10: Must have 18 months experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

**Specialized experience must be closely related to the work to be performed in the job for which you are applying and meet education, and other qualifications listed in the job announcement.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.