Hybrid AIRCRAFT MECHANIC bei Department of the Air Force

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Salary Range: $33.54 - $39.18 Per Hour

Job Summary: This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, position description D0100000, within the 108TH MXS of the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

Major Duties:

• As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will: Perform all phases of the repair and reclamation process for crashed or damaged aircraft utilizing lifting bags, cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, and other heavy equipment. Serve on the flight control team and may coordinate team functions. Advises on and participates in the removal. rigging, and replacement of flight control surfaces, portable buffet and lavatory units. Accomplish organizational and intermediate level maintenance, which involves major repairs, TCTO's, and/or flight controls, landing gears. doors and canopies and associated equipment requiring structural or component maintenance beyond the capabilities of other activities. Perform intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: General Experience: Must have the following experience(s): Removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components Making adjustments and settings according to established specifications Using hand tools and test equipment Specialized Experience: Must have 18 months of the following experience(s): Installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting Functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification Coordinating the work of other mechanics Scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow Instructing lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-01