Aircraft Mechanic

Ativesite; Sandston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) for an indefinite/permanent position in Virginia. The role involves performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on aircraft systems, ensuring safety and readiness for flight operations.

The position requires a Secret security clearance. The posted pay range is $31.73 – $38.78/hr, with application deadline 2026-10-07.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft including pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and special inspections as required.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on aircraft; conducts repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces.
• Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts, installs and aligns major components, and conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.
• Service aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid; launch and recover aircraft; inspect for leaks and damage; perform additional duties as needed.

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Indefinite)

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the VA AASF, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent), WG-8852-10, you will perform the below duties: 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.

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 to takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels. May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 $31.73 – $38.78/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government