POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units

Windsor Locks (CT)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title 32) to maintain and repair aircraft servicing ground support equipment. Duties include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts identification.

DUTY LOCATION: Windsor Locks, CT; membership in a compatible CTARNG assignment is required. The position is indefinite with potential conversion to permanent; Secret clearance is required and consolidation under the National Guard membership

Qualifications

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair power ground and other aircraft servicing equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on ground support equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair power-plant, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Work indoors/outdoors in inclement weather and in high-noise conditions.
Lifts up to 40 pounds; uses jacks or hoists as needed.

Job description

POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Windsor Locks, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the CTARNG. Area 2: All currently employed full-time Temporary Technician personnel (Tenure 0) and all current traditional members of the CTARNG.

Key Responsibilities

This is an indefinite position that may convert to permanent without further competition. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose for the position is to perform duties involving the maintenance and repair of power ground and other support equipment used in aircraft servicing and repairs. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard.

The major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment.

Performs required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, replacing air, fuel and oil filters, checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, v-belts, and other items.

Performs major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed, to include but not limited to, power-plant systems, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gas systems, air systems, starting systems, ignition systems and electrical systems in addition to the following components, power-plant, brake, fuel, steering, hydraulic, air, starting, ignition and electrical system.

Troubleshoots deficiencies and repairs flight critical equipment including lifting devices, turbine powered generators, towing devices and auxiliary power units. Trouble-shoots equipment and determines the extent of repairs as well as the parts required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors, in inclement weather, on icy, wet and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes.

Subject to the dangers from toxic fumes, oil, heat, fluids, shock, high noise level, possible cuts, abrasions and burns, extremely low temperature cryogenic liquids and extremely high air pressures. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent climbing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, kneeling and arm movement is required. Some work is performed in awkward positions or in cramped areas.

Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items using jacks, hoists, or other helpers.

Requirements & Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

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 $24.5 – $45.54/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?