AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
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IA AASF 3
Davenport, IA (In Person)
$78,416 Salary, Full-Time
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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Department of the Army Army Nional Guard Units AASF 3, Davenport, IA SummaryIOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 AASF 3 employees of the Iowa Army Nional Guard. Military membership is required.LOCATION
AASF 3, Davenport, IA Learn more about this agency SummaryIOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 AASF 3 employees of the Iowa Army Nional Guard. Military membership is required.LOCATION
AASF 3, Davenport, IA Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted this month • Apply by 05/27/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27, 2026 Locion Davenport, IA 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $34.80 - $40.60 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 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 - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent 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 numberIA-12961133-AR-26-143
Control number 869072500 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency th posted the job announcement. Clarificion from the agency This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 AASF 3 employees of the Iowa Army Nional Guard. Military membership is required. Duties Help As aAIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-12
your duties are below. Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documention for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft. Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weher and night operions. Works with, coordines and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft. Performs damage assessments and repairs. Participes in mission preparion and recovery operions. Oversees installion of equipment for special missions. Expedites aircraft operions to include concurrent servicing, refueling, and/or reconfigurion of equipment for changes in operional missions. Performs preflight, thru flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Serves as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Works closely with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control personnel to report and maintain current aircraft stus. Requests maintenance services exceeding AASF capabilities or time constraints. Controls and performs work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, merial and personnel. Coordines with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control on maintenance requirements to aircraft th require adjustment to changes in operional requirements. Observes and inspects performance of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publicions, directives and local policy. Accomplishes operional tests of aircraft systems and components. Oversees ground movement of aircraft. Incumbent launches, recovers, parks and services aircraft. Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex, ste of the art computerized and/or non-computerized Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams; and analyzing specificions and opering characteristics of aircraft and their components. AssistsAVCRAD/DEPOT
level maintenance activities on individual assigned aircraft discrepancies as required. Ensures Unit Level Logistics-Aviion (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documention accurely reflects stus and airworthiness of assigned aircraft. Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions. Performs or assists in aircrew debriefing. Clears Red X stus symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others. Performs in-process and final inspection of others' work on assigned aircraft and components and certifies by signure adherence to work procedures and quality standards established by applicable publicions. Participes in Maintenance Test Flights as a crewmember or Technical Observer (TO), as required. May participe in operional flights as a crewmember or Flight Engineer. Makes decisions on a wide range of mters to ensure assigned aircraft is in the highest ste of readiness and th maintenance performed is in accordance with the highest standards of safety, quality and technical compliance. Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel. Sessions are designed to provide training in techniques of repair and maintenance of aircraft and reled equipment. Conducts and certifies proficiency of trainees for additional or increased responsibilities. Evalues training by observion of performed tasks. Continuously assesses skill level and proficiency of assigned personnel. Prepares for and participes in various types of readiness evaluions, inspections, mobilizion and support exercises. Performs such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, maintenance of facilities and equipment or serves as a member of teams to cope with nural disasters or civil emergencies. Travels in military aircraft and drives/operes military vehicles/equipment. Participes in various periods of temporary duty away from the place of assignment, as required.-- Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental, and housekeeping regulions. Ensures merial and equipment are properly and safely maintained and protected. Performs other duties as assigned. D10630 Requirements Help Conditions of employmentNATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
This is an excepted position th requires military membership in a compible military assignment in the Iowa Army Nional Guard. Selectee required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 05/27/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Please refer to the Qualificions and Evaluions Section of this Announcement to understand the qualificion requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
Employment is subject to taining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, applicion must be made within 30 days of the start de. Failure to make applicion for the required security clearance will result in terminion of employment. Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or terminion of FTS.Military Rank Requirements:
ENLISTED MEMBERS
(E-5 to E-7) Qualificions In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for considerion.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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 REQUIREMENTS
WG-8852-12: Must haveexperience 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. 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 Experience coordining the work of other journey-level workers in other trades to work simultaneously on the aircraft Educion This job does not have an educion qualificion requirement. Additional informionENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES
: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educional assistance th may be applicable. Please contact your Educion Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army Nional Guard. Participion in direct deposit is mandory. If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistrion.aspx ). 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. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documention used to determine if you meet the qualificions listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candides, you referred to the selecting official for employment considerion. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Technical expert and authority in ensuring th complex military aircraft are prepared to carry out the day-to-day training Mission. Skills maintaining the equipment for wartime eventualities. Knowledge of the technical theory and operional characteristics, not only of airframe, but also of mission systems peculiar to the unit aircraft and assigned mission. Knowledge of the theory and operion of aircraft systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and problems, and determine the extent of repairs and involvement of others in expediting the aircrafts 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 not available. 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: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (form should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable) : Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect. 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 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement 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. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click 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/ . Agency contact informion Christopher Powders Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil AddressIA AASF 3 9650
Harrison St Davenport, IA 52806-7338 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. 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: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (form should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable) : Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect. 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 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement 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. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click 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/ . Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion Christopher Powders Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil AddressIA AASF 3 9650
Harrison St Davenport, IA 52806-7338 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. 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 Posted this month • Apply by 05/27/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27, 2026 Locion Davenport, IA 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $34.80 - $40.60 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 12 Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent 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 numberIA-12961133-AR-26-143
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