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AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (2) WG-8/10
Army National Guard Units · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Gulfport, MS $30.4 – $40.3/hr Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Aircraft Engine Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (2) WG-8/10, Position Description Number PDD2763000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard. This position performs maintenance, removal, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair and testing of aircraft engines.
What You'll Do
- →The AVCRAD maintenance activities ensure aircraft of the region are ready and available to support Federal and State missions.
- →In addition, the AVCRAD performs National Maintenance Program (NMP) repair of rotary wing aircraft and components, limited depot airframe repair, aircraft painting, major airframe repair, depot-level component repair, and component repair and management, as directed by Army Materiel Command (AMC),and prioritized by the National Guard Bureau (NGB).
- →Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctioning engines utilizing all available test equipment to determine degree of disassembly, repair, modification, and adjustment needed.
- →Removes and disassembles aircraft engines in order to perform necessary maintenance.
- →Inspects engine components using visual, magnetic, fluorescent, dye- penetrant, and digital inspection equipment such as video borescope and ultra-sonic listening devices.
- →Analyzes inspection findings to determine extent of repairs required.
- →With the aid of diagrams, schematics, and technical publications, makes necessary repairs and modifications.
- →Performs Depot modifications, related to engine systems, on assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
- →Assembles and installs engines adhering to prescribed procedures, safety practices and technical requirements.
- →Performs engine trim in accordance with applicable directives.
- →Adjusts, aligns and calibrates engine and components to insure maximum operating efficiency and consistency with design characteristics.
- →Employs a variety of test equipment and instruments such as engine pressure-ratio-indicator, exhaust-gas temperature test equipment, fuel flow meter, air pressure indicator, Vibration Analyzer, and flight line digital test equipment.
- →Evaluates engine performance and accepts or rejects engine repair.
- →Guides lower-level mechanics in performance of tasks.
Requirements
- ✓MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
- ✓This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
- ✓Military Grades: E1-E8 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2.
- ✓This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
- ✓An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.
- ✓Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4.
- ✓May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5.
- ✓The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
- ✓You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 6.
- ✓Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY. 7.
- ✓Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 8.
- ✓For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
- ✓No substitution of education for specialized experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 78687d81-3a0a-49db-991a-75ca387722ba
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