POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 110,204,000 - 128,542,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in Massachusetts seeks a Power Systems Mechanic to install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and related systems on aircraft. The role includes equipment such as power plants, distribution gear, and engines, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The position involves preventive maintenance, major repairs, troubleshooting, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a demanding aerospace setting under Direct Hire Authority.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical power systems and related components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair power production equipment and aircraft arresting systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and regulatory compliance in aerospace maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and repairs electrical power support systems and distribution equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and major component overhauls on power systems and engines.
• Maintains records, adheres to safety rules, and ensures a clean, safe work environment.

Job description

POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose of this position is to install, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated components, electrical distribution equipment, diesel, gasoline, and/or multifuel engines, and aircraft arresting systems.

Key Responsibilities

Installs, inspects, and performs modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi fuel, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories of engines.

Troubleshoots electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Maintains, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and modifies aircraft arrestor barrier units. Maintains records and documents actions. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $38.46 - $44.86/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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