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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units · Posted 10 days ago
On-site Buckley AFB, CO $37 – $43.2/hr Apply by Jul 9, 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 CO Army Aviation Support Facility, National Guard. This position performs maintenance, removal, installation, inspection, troubleshooting and testing of aircraft rotor and propeller systems.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →Performs troubleshooting of the powertrain systems using special tools and test equipment, diagnoses any system malfunctions and makes necessary repairs.
- →Subjects rotor, propeller, and powertrain parts to a variety of nondestructive testing to identify imperfections not otherwise detected.
- →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.
- →Wears and utilizes appropriate safety equipment and follows pertinent safety precautions.
- →May be required to serve, if employed in an AVCRAD, on maintenance assistance and instruction teams (MAIT) and CONTACT Teams throughout supported area.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.
Personality Fit
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