Job Description

Aircraft Mechanic

District of Columbia Air National Guard Joint Base Andrews, MD This is not a civilian position. Military membership is required.

Opening and closing dates: 06/03/2025 to 06/02/2026

Salary: $46.76 - $54.53 per hour

Pay scale & grade: WG 12

Location: 2 vacancies in Andrews AFB, MD

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC Air National Guard. Military requirements: Minimum Military Rank: E-4/SrA Maximum Military Rank: E-7/MSgt Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment.

This position is located in the Sortie Generation Section of the Aircraft Generation Division within the Logistics Directorate of an Air National Guard Flying Wing. Its purpose is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.

Duties:

• Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft.
• Ensures aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft.
• Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.
• Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions.
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Minimum Rank: E-4

Maximum Rank: E-7

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized.

Must hold the 2AXXX AFSC

General experience: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Specialized experience: In addition to journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 grade level, positions at this grade level may include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Other positions may include responsibility for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers.

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