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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Boone, IA $30.1 – $35.1/hr Apply by Jun 30, 2026 Aircraft Propeller Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: AASF 1, Boone, Iowa
What You'll Do
- →As a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC, WG-8810-10 your duties are below.
- →Tests and troubleshoots aircraft rotor and/or propeller systems using special tools and test equipment.
- →Diagnoses any malfunctions of rotor/propeller systems and makes necessary repairs.
- →This includes disassembly, repair, and reassembling rotor/propeller system components, and internal hydraulic and electrical components using common to special tools, and equipment.
- →Repairs and refinishes blades/propellers using a variety of metal working tools and precision measuring instruments.
- →Performs troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment, diagnoses any system malfunctions and makes necessary repairs.
- →This includes disassembly, repair, and reassembling powertrain components, such as drive shafts, gear boxes, mast assemblies.
- →Subjects rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected.
- →Operates magnetic, dye, or electronic equipment to identify or detect stress, cracks, or potential failures.
- →Refers findings to inspector for determination of serviceability.
- →Utilizing power hoists, special slings and balancing equipment, aligns and balances assembled propellers/rotor blades by making appropriate linkage adjustments and by making both chordwise and spanwise weight adjustments to bring blades into true balance.
- →After assembly or installation of the blade systems on the aircraft, makes final adjustments to balance, track, eliminate vibrations and ensure proper revolutions per minute (RPM) by checking blade track utilizing special tracking equipment and making weight, trim tab, and control linkage adjustments.
- →Performs operational checks of installed aircraft blades and associated sub-systems both inflight and during aircraft maintenance ground runs.
- →When designated on NGB Flying Status orders, may participate in aerial flights which are defined by applicable Army publications as Maintenance Test Flights.
Requirements
- ✓NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- ✓APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 06/30/2026 .
- ✓FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
- ✓Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
- ✓TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct.
- ✓The needs and interests of the agency.
- ✓Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
- ✓If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
- ✓Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
Personality Fit
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