Aviation Maintenance Tech — FAA/Air Force Systems

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs seeks an Aircraft Mechanic to diagnose and repair aircraft systems, perform annual inspections, and manage parts inventories in accordance with FAA and Air Force regulations. Regular 35-hour weeks; compensation at $37.67 per hour with benefits.

Open to candidates via the Public hiring path; deadline 2026-11-16. Responsibilities include ground runs, servicing, corrosion control, and maintaining hangar and refueling facilities, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Education substitution not allowed: Some federal jobs allow substitution, but this position does not allow education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions of aircraft systems following FAA, AF, and manufacturer procedures.
• Conducts ground checks or run-ups to ensure proper operation after repair.
• Performs scheduled inspections per Air Force, FAA regulations and manufacturer recommendations; conducts annual inspections per FAR Part 43.
• Supervises major alterations and repairs and progressive inspections.
• Preflight and ground run to identify discrepancies before inspections; implements Airworthiness Directives and service bulletins.

Job description

U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs seeks an Aircraft Mechanic to diagnose and repair aircraft systems, perform annual inspections, and manage parts inventories in accordance with FAA and Air Force regulations. Regular 35-hour weeks; compensation at $37.67 per hour with benefits.

Open to candidates via the Public hiring path; deadline 2026-11-16. Responsibilities include ground runs, servicing, corrosion control, and maintaining hangar and refueling facilities, while ensuring compliance