AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 98,055,000 - 129,946,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Oregon is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (WG-8852-8/10). The role inspects, repairs, modifies and services aircraft systems and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft, to support mission readiness.

The position involves inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and readiness testing. Three openings exist; a Secret security clearance is required. The posted pay range is $34.22–$45.35 per hour, with deadline 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

• No education requirement associated with this position.
• Inspect, repair, modify and service aircraft systems and assemblies.
• On- and off-aircraft maintenance and testing duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft and components.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance using test equipment.
• Inspect for leaks, damaged panels, and unsafe conditions prior to flight.
• Install equipment and assist with maintenance records and parts.

Job description

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-8/10, this position is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization. Its primary purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.

(1) Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.

Installs equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons. (2) Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required.

Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements.

Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off.

Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make the aircraft unsafe for flight. (3) May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories, controls, stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned equipment.

(4) Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties. (5) Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members.

Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications. (6) Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured. (7) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility and command support exercises.

May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. (8) Performs 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 Specialists 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 Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $34.22 – $45.35/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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