AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, seeks a skilled hydraulic technician to perform scheduled maintenance inspections and troubleshoot hydraulic systems on aircraft. You will utilize portable test equipment and bench testing to diagnose issues, disassemble pneudraulic components, and inspect for wear or damage while following stringent safety directives.

The role requires careful tool control, adherence to security directives, and maintaining an

Qualifications

• Performs scheduled maintenance inspections on hydraulically operated aircraft systems.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic systems on local and transient aircraft.
• Uses portable test equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Disassembles pneudraulic components and inspects for wear, scratches, cracks, and damage.
• Adheres to safety regulations and security procedures.
• Maintains organized work area and ensures tools are properly marked and calibrated.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduled maintenance inspections on hydraulically operated systems on aircraft.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic systems on both local and transient aircraft.
• Uses portable test equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Disassembles pneudraulic systems and inspects parts for wear or damage.
• Follows safety directives and reports any tool loss per procedures.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Maintenance inspections

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tool control

Tools

Portable test equipment

Bench tests

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduled periodic maintenance inspections on all hydraulically operated systems on aircraft. Makes visual inspection on all systems possible by checking such items as reservoir fluid level, brake pucks for clearance, visual conditions of lines, shock struts for fluid and height of piston level, accumulators for air pressure, removing filters and cleaning or replacing.
• Troubleshoots all hydraulic systems on both local and transient aircraft.

• Using portable test equipment diagnoses any malfunctions.
• Makes initial technical order changes and follow-ups by bench tests. Disassembles pneudraulic systems by removing covers, poppets, springs, camseals, pistons, valves and valve seats. Modifies or examines parts for wear, tear, scratches, cracks and damages.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures and complies with security regulations, directives, and policies.

• Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all appropriate safety and health directives. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.
• Controls tools. Ensures tools are properly marked, calibrated (if necessary), and are secured when area is unattended. Reports any lost tools in accordance with applicable procedures. Cleans work area and equipment. Maintains an organized work area and practices good housekeeping.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78179 – $91202/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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