AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 98,639,000 - 115,136,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Sioux Falls, SD invites applications for an Aircraft Mechanic (WG-8852-12), a Title 32, dual-status position in the 114 AMX SQ. The role centers on directing total maintenance to keep aircraft at Full Mission Capability and ready for global AEW/AEF operations.

The position requires a Secret clearance and offers a posted wage range of $34.47 to $40.21 per hour. Applications close on 2026-10-08, and current SDANG members or eligible applicants may apply.

Responsibilities

• Total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft.
• Act as crew chief directing maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft are prepared for FMC and AEW/AEF operations.

Job description

This National Guard position is for an Aircraft Mechanic, Position Description Number NGD1525000 and is part of the 114 AMX SQ. This is a Title 32, Dual-Status position. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: - Current members of the South Dakota Air National Guard or those eligible to become a member.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-12, you will: This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing. Its purpose is to 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.

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 $34.47 – $40.21/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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