AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITEL 32)

Air National Guard Units; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Peoria, IL seeks an experienced Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems and components on and off the aircraft. Duties include performing inspections, functional tests, and preventive maintenance across multiple systems to ensure airworthiness.

The role involves troubleshooting, operator maintenance of auxiliary power units, and coordinating with maintenance teams while adhering to safety and technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft including various inspection types.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance using gauges, meters, and test equipment.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITEL 32), Position Description Number D1366000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITEL 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections.

Inspect and perform functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems. Install equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons. Remove and replace aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drives, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.

Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems to ensure proper operation. Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment. Perform major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assist specialists as required. Adjust and maintain installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies.

Perform operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tow, taxi, park, and moor assigned and transient aircraft in accordance with established procedures. Use gauges, meters, and measuring devices to perform functional checks on aircraft systems and components. Inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, damaged tires, and loose panels that would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.

Perform end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off to verify aircraft readiness. Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and verify corrective actions. Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other required forms. Assist the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools.

Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members, observing work for compliance with technical publications. Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations, ensuring materials and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and secured.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 $25.37 – $37.11/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-07-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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