AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - Title 32

Air National Guard Units

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 58,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Annual & Sick Leave)

Paid Training Opportunities

Federal Pension after 5 Years

TSP Savings Plan

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Milwaukee seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) to lead maintenance, inspections and airworthiness certification on complex military aircraft. You will direct crew chiefs and oversee journeyman work, ensuring FMC and mission readiness for AEW/AEF operations worldwide.

Job involves preflight/postflight/through flight inspections, documentation accuracy, and training of a 3-8 person team.

Qualifications

Experience maintaining military aircraft and performing inspections.
Ability to work under time/mission constraints.
Familiarity with maintenance documentation and MIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

Directs and performs maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft.
Oversees and coordinates work of subordinate mechanics and other trades on the aircraft.
Plans and conducts training sessions and Cross Utilization Training for staff.
Participates in readiness evaluations, mobilization, and special operations support.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Preflight inspections

Technical documentation

Job description

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - Title 32, Position Description Number D1525000 and is part of the WI 128 AMXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard. *This vacancy is also advertised as AGR Job Announcement Number 26-111*

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - Title 32, WG-8852-12, you will act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.

Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft at Full Mission Capability (FMC). All aircraft are fully integrated in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United States Air Force.

This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operations around the world. DUTIES: (1) Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft. Work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.

Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Coordinates and oversees the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns.

Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.

(2) Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.

(3) Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications. Completed work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight.

(4) Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions. Training sessions are designed to provide instructions in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. Conducts and certifies Cross Utilization Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements.

(5) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).

May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

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 $36.43 – $42.52/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.