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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (INDEF) (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 1 days ago
On-site West Jordan, UT $32.9 – $38.4/hr Apply by Jun 18, 2026 Aircraft Propeller Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0710000 and is part of the AASF located in West Jordan, with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is 1SG Neiro Rico. This is an Indefinite Appointment.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (INDEF) (TITLE 32), WG-8810-10, you will: 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.
- →Serves as a member of the flight crew for the purposes of observing, recording, and diagnosing malfunctions, otherwise assists in determining the airworthiness of aircraft or the functioning of specific items or components when expertise or services are required to accomplish in-flight test of equipment.
Requirements
- ✓MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
- ✓This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
- ✓Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
- ✓If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- ✓Military Rank: Enlisted Compatible Military Assignments: 15 Series Military membership in the Utah National Guard is required.
- ✓Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
- ✓For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
- ✓Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- ✓Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
- ✓Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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