Aircraft Mechanic; TITLE Security Clearance

Position: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-12, you will direct, monitor or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft; work is performed in complex working conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations; work with, coordinate and oversee the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics; coordinate and oversee the work of journey level workers in other trades working simultaneously on the assigned aircraft;

review, train and prepare to perform battle damage assessment/repair; participate in mission generation/regeneration operations; direct multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations; expedite aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns; perform preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;

serve as the technical authority to advise on, inspect and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft; work closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status, requests and coordinates specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints; control and perform work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel;

assign maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics; coordinate with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements; observe and inspect performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy; accomplish operational tests of aircraft systems and components;

direct and perform the ground movement of aircraft; launch, recover, park and service aircraft; perform end of runway inspection; install, remove, inspect and adjust aerial delivery systems to mission requirements; diagnose and solve malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex state of the art computerized and/or non computerized diagnostic and precision equipment, by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components;

perform/oversee maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting and corrosion control; may be required to assist DEPOT level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies; ensure all mission associated support (-21) equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment; ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft; provide technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies and experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions;

perform 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; work is reviewed for adherence to maintenance policy independently to determine that the aircraft is prepared and safe for flight; must make decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve changes to past precedents to ensure completion of the mission;

clear Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives; evaluate and certify effectiveness of training by observation as the trainee performs the tasks; determine experience and skill level of assigned personnel. Maintains Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) for assigned members;
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW); 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;

comply with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations; ensure that material and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained.; perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter…