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AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units · Posted 40 days ago
On-site Gulfport, MS $34.6 – $40.3/hr Apply by Aug 20, 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, Position Description Number PDD2762000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
What You'll Do
- →As a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC, WG-8602-10, you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify and test aircraft engines within the Aviation Classification and Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD).
- →The AVCRAD is an industrial facility that provides sustainment base maintenance in support of regional Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation assets and supports field maintenance in accordance with ARNG Aviation priorities.
- →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).
- →This position performs maintenance, removal, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair and testing of aircraft engines 1.
- →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. 2.
- →Performs periodic and special inspections on engines.
- →Inspects installed, repaired, and modified engines and components to ensure compliance with technical publications.
Requirements
- ✓Military Grades: E4-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: 3e51bf25-2817-42e6-b4ac-85867d309599
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