USAJOBS · 1 month ago
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (4 Vacancies)
Boone, Iowa, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.41/hr - $36.70/hrThe Iowa Army National Guard is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their team. This role involves performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft, ensuring they are operational and safe for flight. The ideal candidate will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing various aircraft systems and components.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels
May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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