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AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Posted 2 days ago
On-site McChord AFB, WA $75K – $88K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to test, troubleshoot, repair and modify aircraft pneudraulic systems and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth therein.
- →DUTIES: DUTY 1: Conducts scheduled periodic maintenance inspections on all hydraulically operated systems on aircraft.
- →Makes visual inspection on all systems possible by checking such items as reservoir fluid level, brake pucks for clearance, visual conditions of lines, shock struts for fluid and height of piston level, accumulators for air pressure, removing filters and cleaning or replacing.
- →Uses portable hydraulic test stand and tests pressure on all systems, operates retraction gears of wings and cowl flaps, checks emergency gear drop procedures, cross-over valves for emergency procedures, and pressure of all systems to determine movements.
- →Makes on the spot repairs or removes units, bench tests, repairs and replaces.
- →Completes check list by initialing, dating and submitting to supervisor DUTY 2: Troubleshoots all hydraulic systems on both local and transient aircraft.
- →Using portable test equipment diagnoses any malfunctions.
- →Disassembles systems to extent needed, makes adjustments or repairs, and replaces parts or entire systems to correct any malfunctions.
- →DUTY 3: Makes initial technical order changes and follow-ups by bench tests.
- →Disassembles pneudraulic systems by removing covers, poppets, springs, camseals, pistons, valves and valve seats.
- →Modifies or examines parts for wear, tear, scratches, cracks and damages.
- →Resurfaces valve seats and valves; hones and polishes cylinders and pistons to remove scratches and to assure fit; replaces bushings, bearings, and bearing sleeves; and reworks parts to accomplish modifications per technical order and/or change order.
- →Reassembles, makes internal adjustments, tests systems for leakage, output, pressure, operation and replaces on aircraft.
- →Assists in maintaining bench stock.
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