AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (4 Vacancies)

Army National Guard Units

Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Iowa Army National Guard - TITLE 32 Excepted Service position is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (4 Vacancies) at AASF 2, Waterloo, IA. Military membership is required. Duties include full maintenance responsibility for the assigned aircraft, with supervisory and flight-related tasks as needed.

There are four openings, pay ranges from $33 to $38.44 per hour, and a Secret security clearance is required. Applications close on 2026-09-29. This is a Title 32 position under the Department of the Army.

Qualifications

Experience with aircraft maintenance and preventive maintenance is beneficial.
Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

Performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for the assigned aircraft.
Diagnoses problems with aircraft systems and components; performs required repairs and preventive maintenance.
Coordinates with Allied Shops for specialized work (sheet metal, avionics, propeller-rotor, engine).
Supervises one or more subordinate aircraft mechanics; may accompany pilots during flights to locate discrepancies.
Performs pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight duties and conducts ground testing of aircraft systems.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 AASF 2 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: AASF 2, Waterloo, IA

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (4 Vacancies), WG-8852-11 your duties are below. Performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft. Number of aircraft to be assigned to an incumbent is predetermined by taking into account such factors as the complexity, size, and maintenance requirements of aircraft, the unit mission requirement to have Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer on board during missions, etc.

Diagnoses problems with all aircraft system and components, perform required repairs and accomplishes required preventive maintenance. Serves as a point of contact for assigned aircraft, receiving written and verbal discrepancies from pilots and diagnosing problems. Documents deficiencies, malfunctions, and the repairs required to return aircraft to serviceable condition.

Contacts Allied Shops personnel to perform specialist work in such areas as sheet metal, avionics, propeller-rotor, engine, etc., and oversees the work performed. Assigns and directs the work of one or more subordinate air- craft mechanic(s) to include less than journeyman level. Accompanies pilot during flights to locate discrepancies that are not evident during ground operation.

May perform duties as a crew member (Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer) during assigned missions on aircraft with that requirement. Performs the full range of preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods including 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 adjusts to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.

Accomplishes or monitors the performance of periodic inspection, daily inspections, refueliug/defueling of aircraft, and all servicing operations. Plans and conducts a flight training program for drill status crew chiefs to include maintenance instruction for assigned aircraft, the use of hand and arm signals used, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, aircraft loading, hoist operations, emergency procedures, etc.

Performs duties as a Flight Mechanic/Flight Engineer Bas required to carryout the unit mission, and as such carries out pre-flight, inflight, and post flight duties. Performs other duties as assigned. D0484

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 $33 – $38.44/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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