AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

West Jordan (UT)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 59,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Utah seeks an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) in West Jordan. The WG-8852-12 role involves managing maintenance, inspections and documentation for high‑performance aircraft, under challenging conditions including night operations.

The incumbent will supervise lower graded mechanics, certify work, and provide technical guidance to flight crews. Proficiency training and readiness evaluations are part of duties to maintain airworthiness and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

Manages, monitors or performs maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for military aircraft.
Performs work under time and mission constraints in all weather and night operations.
Oversees the work of lower graded mechanics and certifies work of journey level workers.
Inspects performance to ensure compliance with technical publications and local policy.
Performs diagnoses and solves malfunctions using TMDE, drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications.
Ensures airworthiness and reflects status in ULLS-A and other documentation.
Provides technical guidance to flight crews on discrepancies and malfunctions.
Certifies in-process and final work and conducts proficiency training.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1063000 and is part of the Army Aviation Support Facility located in West Jordan, with the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Steven Stanley. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-12, you will: Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft. Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.

Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft. Observes and inspects performance of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy. Oversees ground movement of aircraft. Incumbent launches, recovers, parks and services aircraft.

Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex, state of the art computerized and/or non-computerized Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams; and analyzing specifications and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components.

Ensures Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Clears Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others.

Performs in-process and final inspection of others' work on assigned aircraft and components and certifies by signature adherence to work procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications. Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 $37.02 – $43.18/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.