Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent) to perform inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on assigned aircraft in Virginia. The role requires handling pre-flight and post-flight checks, troubleshooting complex systems, and coordinating with specialists as needed.

Work includes removing and replacing defective parts, aligning major components, and conducting ground functional tests.

Qualifications

• Aircraft maintenance knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
• Experience with inspection and testing procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on aircraft (pre-, daily-, pre/post-flight) and related systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair aircraft components and assemblies.
• Remove, repair, replace, align, and recalibrate major components and subsystems.
• Conduct ground tests and ensure hydraulic, electrical, transmission and fuel systems operate within specs.

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent)

• 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) (Permanent), Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the VA AASF, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent), WG-8852-10, you will perform the below duties: Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.

Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.

Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems.

Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels. May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Perform 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 $31.73 – $38.78/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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