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AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER
Air National Guard Units · Posted 52 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $42.8 – $49.9/hr Apply by Jun 19, 2026 Aircraft Engine Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER, Position Description Number D1637000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.
What You'll Do
- →As a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER, WL-8602-10, this position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House).
- →The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more subordinates in the performance of aircraft engine mechanic work.
- →In addition, duties include journey level work, which involve the inspection, repair, modification, and servicing of jet aircraft engine systems and components, turboprops, small gas turbines, propellers, and propulsion assemblies both on and off aircraft.
- →(1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.
- →Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.
- →(2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.
- →Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work.
- →(3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.
- →Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc.
- →Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
- →Ensures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line.
- →(4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).
- →As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks.
- →On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.
Requirements
- ✓No education requirement associated with this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2866ac39-3350-4875-bddd-9753049c4320
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