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AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Dover AFB, DE $66K – $78K Apply by Sep 10, 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
- →DUTIES: DUTY 1: Conducts scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and periodic inspections on all pneudraulically operated systems on/off aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
- →Performs visual inspections during calendar/hourly inspections (phase/isochronal, Home Station Checks, Hourly Post Flight, etc.), by inspecting such items as reservoir fluid level, brake pucks/carbon disks for clearance/serviceability, visual conditions of lines, shock struts for fluid and height of piston level, accumulators for air/nitrogen pressure, removing filters and cleaning or replacing.
- →DUTY 2: Performs troubleshooting of complex integrated pneudraulic systems of related on/off equipment for assigned and/or transient aircraft to include support equipment.
- →Utilizes portable and bench test equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- →Disassembles, assembles, and overhauls system components in accordance with established procedures to make adjustments and/or repairs.
- →DUTY 3: Performs off-equipment maintenance and bench checks to support the repair cycle.
- →Disassembles pneudraulic system components by removing items such as: covers, poppets, springs, seals, pistons, valves and valve seats, etc.
- →Inspect pneudraulic components for wear, tear, scratches, cracks and damages utilizing precision measuring equipment to determine serviceability and repair/replace as required.
- →Reassembles, makes internal adjustments, tests components and rigid tubing for leakage, output, pressure, and operation.
- →DUTY 4: Utilizes safety practices and tool control procedures to maintain a safe and clean work area.
- →Strictly adheres to safety procedures and regulations and promptly reports any observed or identified violations in accordance with established guidelines.
- →Promptly halts activities where unsafe actions are observed and reports accidents, injuries and/or safety violations to the supervisor.
- →Uses and ensures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing, to meet all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and bio-environmental standards.
- →DUTY 5: Prepares/executes effective training plans to maximize training for all assigned personnel, e.g.,Active Duty, Reservist, Civilians, Contractors and foreign military.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 754975c8-413b-4645-ab7f-0b609227cc06
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