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CT 103d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32)

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An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$83,016 / year median in Connecticut

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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
(Title 32) Department of the Air Force Air Nional Guard Units Human Resources Office, Armed Forces Reserve Center, 375 Smith Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Summary
THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION
103d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), East Granby, CT AREA(S)
OF CONSIDERATION
Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the CTANG. Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the CTANG. Area 3: Individuals eligible for membership in the CTANG. Membership must be sisfied within four (4) months of selection. Learn more about this agency Summary
THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION
103d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), East Granby, CT AREA(S)
OF CONSIDERATION
Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the CTANG. Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the CTANG. Area 3: Individuals eligible for membership in the CTANG. Membership must be sisfied within four (4) months of selection. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: East Granby, CT 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $44.30 - $51.69 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 12 Promotion potential 12 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Subject to supervisor discretion and funding availability Appointment type Term - Indefinite Occupions and job series 8852 Aircraft Mechanic Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
CT-13041854-AF-26-171
Control number 881095300 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluion criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency th posted the job announcement. Nional Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarificion from the agency See Area of Considerion Duties Help This is an indefinite position th may convert to permanent without further competition.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the position is to act as the crew chief with responsibility for directing the total maintenance effort on individually assigned aircraft. The work involves the total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi-engine transports to the most modern sophisticed fighters and bombers. Fully responsible for providing detailed technical insight on individual aircraft's level of Mission Capability (MC), then develops and recommends a comprehensive course of action to maintain the aircraft Full Mission Capability (FMC). All aircraft are fully integred in and are part of the Total Force Mission of the United Stes Air Force. This position is responsible to fully prepare assigned aircraft for Aerospace Expeditionary Force/Wing (AEF/AEW) Operions around the world.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
This is an excepted position th requires membership in a compible military assignment in the Connecticut Air Nional Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Connecticut Air Nional Guard must be eligible for immedie membership and employment in the Connecticut Air Nional Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Connecticut Air Nional Guard recruiter (860) 292-2331 before applying for this position. The major duties include, but are not limited to: Directs, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documention for one or more aircraft. Ensures aircraft documention and Maintenance Informion Systems (MIS) accurely reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Performs in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modificion to verify and certify by signure adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publicions. Plans, develops and conducts training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions. Prepares for and participes in various types of readiness evaluions, inspections, mobilizion and command support exercises and Operions Other Than War (OOTW).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in hanger areas, and on parking ramps, both inside and outside of the aircraft. Work areas are typically noisy. Work is carried out in weher extremes involving cold, wind, rain, snow, and he. Work is often carried out in confined spaces and awkward positions. Dirt, dust, grease, and aircraft fluids are a common problem. Hazardous gasses and fluids such as Hydrozine, jet fuel, solvents, Halon, and the like are prevalent. Scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces can become slick and dangerous, resulting in cuts, bruises, falls, and strains. Incumbents are subject to injury from numerous moving parts such as flight control surfaces, loosened components, etc. Workers are exposed to hot exhaust blast and intake suction. Ramps are active and noisy, with vehicles, aircraft and support equipment moving constantly.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Work assignments require modere to strenuous effort. The mechanic is required to climb, stoop, crawl, and stand for significant time periods. He/she is regularly required to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting and carrying items to 50 pounds, with assistance as required. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Nional Guard Membership is required. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigion. Must meet Compible Military Assignment within one year from placement. Wear of the military uniform is mandory. Direct Deposit is mandory. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Must possess a valid ste drivers license. Qualificions
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Experience or training th has provided the candide with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specificions. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Your resume and any other supporting documention you wish to provide must clearly substantie you currently possess 18 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modificion. Experience coordining the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow. Experience demonstring the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill to ensure th very complex military aircraft are prepared to carry out the day to day training mission, as well as the worldwide mobility mission as part of the Air Force and its Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) structure. Knowledge of the technical theory and operional characteristics, not only of the airframe, but of mission systems peculiar to the unit aircraft and assigned mission. Knowledge of the theory and operion of aircraft systems to be able to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems, and determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting return to comb ready stus. Skill and knowledge is required to resolve problems and devise solutions when aircraft are not home stion, or a locion where the full complement of support equipment, supplies, parts, tools, and maintenance personnel are available.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT
All applicions considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/AFSC. Incumbent required to be assigned to compible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to tend formal technician school training.
MILITARY GRADE
(Prior to Applicion):
Enlisted:
E-3 through
E-6 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT
103d MXG or any subordine unit
MANPOWER NUMBER
1050-128 POSITION
SEQUENCE NUMBER
8046059 SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. For positions requiring the operion of motor vehicles, candides must have a valid ste driver's license for the ste in which they live or are principally employed. Educion No substitution of educion for specialized experience. Additional informion Primary Change of Stion (PCS) relocion expenses will NOT be paid. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nionwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vaced, depending on the course of ongoing litigion, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the
COVID-19
vaccinion requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccinion for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement th applicants must be fully vaccined against
COVID-19
pursuant to E.O.14043, th requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request informion regarding the vaccinion stus of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols reled to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Under 32 U.S.C. 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorizion Act of 1986 requires th you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistrion.aspx ).
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your Nional Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives). In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your serving incentive manager (CTARNG-G1 or CTANG-Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program, the following terminion rule applies: Incentive Terminion without
Recoupment:
If you accept a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent position where membership in the Nional Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus termined with no recoupment as long as you have served least 6 months of the bonus contract following receipt of the initial bonus payment. Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. Please ensure you follow all instructions carefully. Once the applicion process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documention made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicant must ensure resume and any other required supporting documention clearly portrays th s/he meets the required experience level for the position. Please ensure your resume accurely reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume stes complete informion for each job entry (beginning and ending des of employment sted as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough informion regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualificion determinion, your applicion package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: Resume showing relevant experience Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.) If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete applicion package must be submitted by 09/01/2026 on to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. All resumes, narrive stements, and supporting documents must be the applicant's own original work and accurely represent their qualificions. Plagiarism or the submission of merials creed or substantially authored by another individual or an artificial intelligence (AI) tool may constitute merial misrepresention and may result in disqualificion from the hiring process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and c lick to continue with the applicion process . You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . You may also check the stus of your applicion by contacting the phone number or email address listed in the Agency Contact Informion below Agency contact informion Staffing Office Phone 860-613-7612 NG.CT.CTARNG.LIST.HRO-STAFFING@ARMY.MIL Address CT 103d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 161 Rainbow Rd East Granby, CT 06026 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut Nional Guard! Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: Resume showing relevant experience Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.) If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete applicion package must be submitted by 09/01/2026 on to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. All resumes, narrive stements, and supporting documents must be the applicant's own original work and accurely represent their qualificions. Plagiarism or the submission of merials creed or substantially authored by another individual or an artificial intelligence (AI) tool may constitute merial misrepresention and may result in disqualificion from the hiring process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and c lick to continue with the applicion process . You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . You may also check the stus of your applicion by contacting the phone number or email address listed in the Agency Contact Informion below Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion Staffing Office Phone 860-613-7612 NG.CT.CTARNG.LIST.HRO-STAFFING@ARMY.MIL Address CT 103d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 161 Rainbow Rd East Granby, CT 06026 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut Nional Guard! Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: East Granby, CT 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $44.30 - $51.69 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 12 Promotion potential 12 Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Subject to supervisor discretion and funding availability Appointment type Term - Indefinite Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
CT-13041854-AF-26-171
Control number 881095300