AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (TITLE 32) to perform the full range of maintenance duties on one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing, under WG-8852-5/8/10.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, ground testing, inspections, and servicing with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluids. The role requires adherence to technical manuals and safety standards to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Some federal jobs allow substitution of education for experience; this job requires experience-based qualification with no substitution of education.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on aircraft using systematic fault-isolation methods.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance actions to correct aircraft system deficiencies.
• Conduct pre-/in-flight, daily, post-flight, and special inspections and ground functional tests.
• Service aircraft with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluid per technical guidance.
• Use test equipment and instruments to evaluate aircraft system performance.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the IL AASF 3, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will be responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, system, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on assigned and transient aircraft using systematic fault-isolation methods. Identify problem areas and determine the extent of repairs required through testing, visual checks, and instrument readings. Perform unscheduled maintenance actions to correct aircraft system deficiencies. Accomplish adjustments to related systems affected by maintenance or repair actions.

Conduct pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections in accordance with technical requirements. Perform ground functional tests of aircraft systems following maintenance or repair. Service aircraft with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluid in accordance with technical guidance. Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft and perform required inspections prior to takeoff.

Use test equipment, gauges, and instruments to evaluate aircraft system performance. Conduct fuel contamination checks and oil sampling to assess aircraft system condition. Verify proper operation of hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems using applicable measuring devices. Interpret and apply technical manuals, inspection criteria, and maintenance instructions to aircraft maintenance tasks.

Follow prescribed inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness and safety. Use hand tools, powered tools, and ground support equipment to accomplish aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks.

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 Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

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 2027-03-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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