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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Jackson, TNFull-time / Temporary$30–35/hrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30–35/hr
Location
Jackson, TN
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The National Guard seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32) to perform inspections, functional checks, preventive maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on assigned aircraft. The role includes specialized tasks such as fire fighting, crash rescue, and snow removal, and requires coordination and instruction of lower‑graded personnel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsTest EquipmentAircraft InspectionsPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingFire FightingSnow RemovalCrash Rescue

Qualifications

General Aircraft Maintenance ExperienceSpecialized Mechanical and Pneudraulic Experience (18 Months)

Full job description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD0483000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard. This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Duties

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 through E-8 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training that has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components; the ability to adjust settings according to established specifications; skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months specialized experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification; experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow; the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.

Education

Education Requirement: None Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Other Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). MILITARY MEMBERS WITH INCENTIVES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB), SLRP, or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 179 days in any continuous 12-month period).

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