AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Oregon is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (WG-8852-5/8/10) to perform a full range of aircraft maintenance duties on one or more military aircraft types, fixed and rotary wing. Duties include inspections, troubleshooting, and component repairs within an Army Aviation Support Facility.

Responsibilities involve preventive maintenance, fuel and hydraulic servicing, and ground testing.

Qualifications

• No education requirement associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft, including pre-, daily, and post-flight inspections.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and systems using test equipment and visual inspections.
• Remove, repair or replace defective parts and assemblies; reinstall, align, and adjust components like engines, transmissions, hydraulics.
• Conduct ground functional tests of aircraft systems and assist with related systems adjustments.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the Oregon National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility 2, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-5/8/10, this position is located in an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) with responsibility for the peformance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

(1) Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.

(2) Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.

Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.

Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior ot takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels. (3) May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. (4) Perform other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialist at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements & Education

No education requirement associated with this position.

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 $22.98 - $38.92/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.