AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER

Air National Guard Units

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 104,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Portland, Oregon, seeks an Aircraft Mechanic Leader (WL-8852-10) to lead a team in heavy maintenance and reclamation of aircraft systems. You will oversee schedule, tool availability, and safety while performing journey-level tasks on wheels, flight controls, and landing gear, both on and off aircraft.

A Secret clearance is required and military membership is mandated. The role emphasizes leadership of three or more subordinates, coordinating with other mechanics, and

Qualifications

No education requirement associated with this position.

Responsibilities

Leads three or more aircraft mechanic subordinates in repair and reclamation of aircraft systems and equipment.
Monitors work, sets pace, assigns tasks, and ensures tools, materials, and stock are available.
Coordinates with aircraft mechanics and performs journey level work as required.
Advises supervisor on workload, schedules, and progress; ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
Performs maintenance and repair on wheels, tires, flight controls, canopies, landing gear, and related components.

Job description

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER, Position Description Number D1548000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER, WL-8852-10, this position is located in an Air National Guard Flying Wing, Logistics Directorate, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Accessories Element, Repair and Reclamation Shop. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more subordinates.

In addition, performs journey level duties involving maintenance and repair of aircraft components such as wheels, tires, flight controls, canopies, and landing gear, both on and off aircraft systems. Also performs general heavy airframe maintenance beyond capability of other maintenance shops, as well as recovery and reclamation of damaged equipment, or crashed aircraft. This position requires military membership. It is designated for NGB Enlisted incumbents only.

Incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish maintenance and leader functions in support of programs essential to ANG daily operations, training, and readiness missions. (1) On a regular and recurring basis, leads three or more aircraft mechanic subordinates in performing all phases of repair and reclamation on aircraft systems and equipment, utilizing lifting bags, cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.

(2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, sets the work pace, conveys work assignments, and assures that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available. Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics, and performs journey level work as required. (3) Assures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.

Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Assures that safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules are followed.

(4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks. On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.

(5) 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 $42.76 – $49.88/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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