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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units · Posted 33 days ago
On-site Edgewood, MD $24.5 – $49.2/hr Apply by Aug 28, 2026 Aircraft Propeller Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0710000 and is part of the MD AASF, National Guard.
What You'll Do
- →This position performs maintenance, removal, installation, inspection, troubleshooting and testing of aircraft rotor and propeller systems.
- →This position is responsible for the following duties: 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.
- ✓If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- ✓This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- ✓Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- ✓Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- ✓Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- ✓Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment.
- ✓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.
- ✓Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Personality Fit
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