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AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32)
Air National Guard Units · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteLittle Rock AFB, AR$30.2 – $35.2/hrApply by May 25, 2026Aircraft Engine MechanicESTPISTPTrades
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number D1636000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 MAI SQ, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join. This position offers a potential recruitment incentive.
What You'll Do
- →(1) Removes, installs, certifies, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and installs turboprop engines, reduction gear boxes, turbine modules, compressor modules, auxiliary power units, propellers and related propeller components as required.
- →Performs maintenance on all propulsion systems including troubleshooting and diagnosing defects, certifying, conducting bench checks, performing in-shop and on-equipment repairs and overhauls.
- →Diagnoses malfunctions using computerized test equipment, schematic diagrams, technical publications and performs the appropriate repair according to the test results and analysis.
- →Determines the extent of disassembly necessary to repair, overhaul, replace and certify all engine, propeller and auxiliary power unit parts.
- →Cleans and inspects engine and propeller component parts such as turbines, gearboxes, blades, gears, bearings, etc.
- →Assembles engines, propellers and auxiliary power units, adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods and clearances.
- →Troubleshoots propellers using electric and hydraulic test stands to check for proper operation and evidence of oil leakage.
- →Operationally checks engines and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units, by using the engine test cell facility to meet all full power run checks on the engine and propeller assemblies and auxiliary power units.
- →(2) Modifies engines, propellers, auxiliary power units, and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives; removes and installs engine quick change kits; prepares engines for installation and installs engine and propeller assemblies on aircraft.
- →Evaluates technical problems of repair, overhaul, modification and installation of aircraft propulsion systems.
- →Solves all types of maintenance problems and performs bench checks and test engine and propeller assemblies for serviceability.
- →(3) Performs operational checks of installed propellers, engines, auxiliary power units and sub-systems during aircraft maintenance ground runs in accordance with approved checklists.
- →Employs test equipment such as computer borescope, fuel pressure gauges, air pressure gauges, and alignment fixtures.
- →Utilizes special tools and precision measuring equipment, high-pressure hydraulic test equipment, and electronic test equipment.
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.
- ✓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 in the military grade listed below.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Military Grades: Enlisted Minimum Military Grade: E-1/ AB Maximum Military Grade: E-6/ TSgt Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
- ✓IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
- ✓A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
- ✓Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor).
- ✓Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).
- ✓Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 446712fa-522c-43bc-982a-6c0e5ad78bff
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