AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (T32)

Army National Guard Units; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Saint Cloud, Minnesota seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (T32) to perform inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft. The role includes flight-line duties, coordination with specialists, and ensuring airworthiness for daily operations.

The position requires full compliance with safety and maintenance procedures, readiness for all flight conditions, and adherence to security requirements. Two openings exist at this location.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft systems.
• Familiar with pre-flight and post-flight inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Remove, repair, and replace defective parts and components; reassemble and test.
• Assist with crew chief duties and coordinate with specialists as needed.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inspection procedures

Flight line ops

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: AASF#2 LOCATION: 2 Vacancies at this location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MSG Donnie Hance (651-282-4547) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (T32), WG-8852-10/11, WG10: (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.

WG11: (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for 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 $34.31 – $41.71/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

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.

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