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Aircraft Engine Mechanic
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 62 days ago
On-site Elizabeth City, NC $37.4 – $43.6/hr Apply by Jul 25, 2026 Aircraft Engine Mechanic ESTPISTP OperationsTrades
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This vacancy is for a WG-8602-10, Aircraft Engine Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION -IOD in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic and will be responsible for testing and certifying acceptable performance of all conventional or modified aircraft engines prior to them being installed in the aircraft or placed in inventory.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Repairing and reworking engine parts and components.
- →Following standard procedures to perform visual, dimensional and tactile checks of individual parts for foreign object damage, stress fractures, excessive wear, etc.
- →Disassembling aircraft engines and components and removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps and other accessories from engines.
- →Operating diagnostic and on-board electronic equipment and systems to aid in identifying aircraft related problems that may affect engine operation.
- →Identifying and selecting alternative methods and trade techniques to adapt accepted repair procedures to new or unfamiliar engine or accessory systems, in order to anticipate what tools and parts will be required and to set up the work area.
- →Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: -Social Security Number (SSN) -Date of Birth (DOB) -Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) -Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: - Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen. - Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov - A one-year probationary period may be required. - To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Public Trust clearance. - This is not a Bargaining Unit position. - Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. - All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. - This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓See Required Documents section for detail.
- ✓Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 80b2661b-066f-467b-bddf-12dc71c26b00
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