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Aircraft Mechanic (T32)
This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. Unit: 148th FW. Location: Duluth, MN. Selecting official: MSgt Adam Knight; 218-788-7362. Air National Guard membership is required. The opening and closing dates are 06/25/2025 to 07/25/2025. Salary is $34.18 - $39.93 per hour. Pay scale and grade is WG 12. There are seven vacancies in Duluth, MN. This is a full-time, permanent position with occasional travel required. No remote work, relocation expenses, or telework eligibility. The security clearance required is Secret. A drug test is required. Financial disclosure and bargaining unit status are not required. This job is open to current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members of the National Guard and reserves. United States citizens, National Guard. Major duties include directing, monitoring, or performing maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for aircraft. Work is performed in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints. Works with, coordinates, and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Reviews, trains, and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling, and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly, and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Works closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status, requests, and coordinates specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints. Controls and performs work assignments based on priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material, and personnel. Assigns maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics. Coordinates with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements. Observes and inspects performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives, and local policy. Accomplishes operational tests of aircraft systems and components. Directs and performs the ground movement of aircraft. Launches, recovers, parks, and services aircraft. Performs end of runway inspection. Installs, removes, inspects, and adjusts aerial delivery systems to mission requirements. Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex state of the art computerized and/or non computerized diagnostic and precision equipment, by studying layout drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components. Performs or oversees maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting, and corrosion control. May be required to assist DEPOT level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies. Ensures all mission associated support (-21) equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment. Conditions of employment include Minnesota Air National Guard membership, wearing the military uniform, registering for Selective Service if male born after 31 December 1959, possibly required to complete a probationary period, acceptance of an excepted service position as a condition of employment, ability to establish effective professional working relationships, ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, and working irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours, including night shifts. To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Military grades MSgt and below are required. Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. General and specialized experience qualifications requirements include experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. WG-11 and above - In addition to journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 or WU-10 grade level, positions at this grade level may include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Other positions may include responsibility for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers. Some positions may include coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft. Other positions may include serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12752036
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click
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to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process . You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
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This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. Unit: 148th FW. Location: Duluth, MN. Selecting official: MSgt Adam Knight; 218-788-7362. Air National Guard membership is required. The opening and closing dates are 06/25/2025 to 07/25/2025. Salary is $34.18 - $39.93 per hour. Pay scale and grade is WG 12. There are seven vacancies in Duluth, MN. This is a full-time, permanent position with occasional travel required. No remote work, relocation expenses, or telework eligibility. The security clearance required is Secret. A drug test is required. Financial disclosure and bargaining unit status are not required. This job is open to current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members of the National Guard and reserves. United States citizens, National Guard. Major duties include directing, monitoring, or performing maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for aircraft. Work is performed in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints. Works with, coordinates, and oversees the work of subordinate aircraft mechanics. Reviews, trains, and prepares to perform battle damage assessment/repair. Participates in mission generation/regeneration operations. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for combat operations. Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling, and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly, and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, inspect, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Works closely with the production control function to report current aircraft status, requests, and coordinates specialist support for accomplishing maintenance exceeding sortie generation capabilities or time constraints. Controls and performs work assignments based on priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material, and personnel. Assigns maintenance and repair functions to subordinate mechanics. Coordinates with production control to direct short notice availability of the aircraft to accomplish work on delayed discrepancies and other scheduled maintenance to meet mission requirements. Observes and inspects performance and work procedures to ensure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives, and local policy. Accomplishes operational tests of aircraft systems and components. Directs and performs the ground movement of aircraft. Launches, recovers, parks, and services aircraft. Performs end of runway inspection. Installs, removes, inspects, and adjusts aerial delivery systems to mission requirements. Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex state of the art computerized and/or non computerized diagnostic and precision equipment, by studying layout drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams and by analyzing construction and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components. Performs or oversees maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, aligning, cleaning, painting, and corrosion control. May be required to assist DEPOT level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies. Ensures all mission associated support (-21) equipment is available and serviceable for deployment and employment. Conditions of employment include Minnesota Air National Guard membership, wearing the military uniform, registering for Selective Service if male born after 31 December 1959, possibly required to complete a probationary period, acceptance of an excepted service position as a condition of employment, ability to establish effective professional working relationships, ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, and working irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours, including night shifts. To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Military grades MSgt and below are required. Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. General and specialized experience qualifications requirements include experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment. WG-11 and above - In addition to journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 or WU-10 grade level, positions at this grade level may include performing duties as a dedicated crew chief. Other positions may include responsibility for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the work and any periodic inspections to be done on an aircraft whether it is alone, or with the assistance of other mechanics and/or workers. Some positions may include coordinating the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft. Other positions may include serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs of assigned aircraft. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12752036
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to
select your resume and/or other supporting documents
to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and
click to continue with the application process . You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .