AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

US-Air-Combat-Command; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Air-Combat-Command is seeking a Regular Full-Time technician for the Auto Hobby Shop at Beale AFB, CA. The role involves working on complex systems, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of aviation-related equipment.

You will interpret manuals, schematics, and diagnostics to ensure proper functionality. The position requires bending, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds, with a typical week of 35–40 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex major systems.
• Ability to interpret repair manuals, schematics, and safety manuals.
• Experience testing and locating equipment defects with diagnostic tools.
• Ability to operate electronic test equipment.

Skills

Systems knowledge

Diagnostics

Technical manuals

Electronic test gear

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop, Beale AFB, CA.

This role is for Regular Full-Time employment, offering benefits and ensuring a minimum of 35 hours of work weekly, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week

Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling, and working under vehicles and working in tight spaces. Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/03/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems or to rebuild one or more systems
• knowledge to test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defect
• ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals
• and the ability to operate electronic test equipment