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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Meridian, MS $33.2 – $38.7/hr Apply by Jul 10, 2026 Aircraft Mechanic ISTJISTP Trades
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About the Role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number PDD01063000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

What You'll Do

  • As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-12, you will act as the Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel.
  • Responsibilities include detailed technical oversight of individual aircraft's level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness. -- Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft.
  • Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.
  • Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.
  • Performs damage assessments and repairs.
  • Participates in mission preparation and recovery operations.
  • Oversees installation of equipment for special missions.
  • Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, refueling, and/or reconfiguration of equipment for changes in operational missions.
  • Performs preflight, thru flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
  • Serves as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft.
  • Works closely with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control personnel to report and maintain current aircraft status. --Requests maintenance services exceeding AASF capabilities or time constraints.
  • Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel.
  • Coordinates with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control on maintenance requirements to aircraft that require adjustment to changes in operational requirements.
  • Observes and inspects performance of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.

Requirements

  • Military Grades: E4-E7 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • 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.
  • No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: a34d9125-dee4-4cc1-8ae5-f8fbc0f8c9d4

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