AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Department of the Air Force Air Nional Guard Units District of Columbia Army Nional Guard Summary District of Columbia Army Nional Guard Joint Base Andrews, MD
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC WG-8852-12
Group 3
- Current or former uniformed service members (Active, Reserve, Guard) nionwide who are eligible for military membership in the (DCANG)/(DCARNG)
THIS IS NOT A CIVILIAN POSITION. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
- Learn more about this agency Summary District of Columbia Army Nional Guard Joint Base Andrews, MD
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC WG-8852-12
Group 3
- Current or former uniformed service members (Active, Reserve, Guard) nionwide who are eligible for military membership in the (DCANG)/(DCARNG)
THIS IS NOT A CIVILIAN POSITION. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
- Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted this week
- Apply by 07/30/26 Due by 11:59 p.
m. ET on July 30, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Andrews
AFB, MD 1
vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $47.23
- $55.08 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
- 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 Yes Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
DC-12975939-AF-26-014
Control number 874804600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarificion from the agency Group 3
- Current or former uniformed service members (Active, Reserve, Guard) nionwide who are
eligible for military membership in the (DCANG)/(DCARNG).
Duties Help This is an excepted service position th requires membership in a compible military assignment in the DC Army Nional Guard.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a DC Army Nional Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a stement in writing th they are willing to take an administrive reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administrively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note th exceeding the maximum rank does not automically qualify you for considerion. Compible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective de of placement. The Nional Guard's full-time support program requires th all military technicians are members of the Nional Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Nional Guard must be eligible for immedie membership.
Minimum Military Rank:
E-5/
SSgt Maximum Military Rank:
E-6/ TSgt Other requirements : 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. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment. This position is loced in the Sortie Generion Section of the Aircraft Generion Division within the Logistics Directore of an Air Nional Guard Flying Wing. Its purpose 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. Directs multiple specialists in preparing aircraft for comb operions. Expedites aircraft operions to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or comb turns or integred comb turns. Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal, phase, hourly and special inspections, as well as servicing, defueling, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Ensures aircraft documention and Maintenance Informion Systems (MIS) accurely reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Clears Red X symbols on aircraft forms, accomplishes or directs engine power runs, may taxi aircraft in accordance with applicable directives. Conducts and certifies Cross Utilizion Training (CUT) of non WG-88XX series Aircraft Mechanics to meet mission requirements. Selects the approprie instructional method, utilizing either formalized classroom or practical on-the-job method of instruction. Evalues and certifies effectiveness of training by observion as the trainee performs the task(s). May be required toper form such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operion, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with nural disasters or civil emergencies. Complies with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulions. Ensures th merial and equipment are properly and safely protected and maintained. Performs other duties as assigned.
Note:
This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number
D1525000
as released in
FASCLASS.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment Nional Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Nional Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee required to wear the military uniform. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service May be required to successfully complete a probionary period. Participion in direct deposit is mandory.
Minimum Rank:
E-5
Maximum Rank:
E-6 Permanent Change of Stion (PCS): PCS not authorized Must hold the 2A37X/ 2A57X AFSC skill set (Air only) 3R Incentive MAY be authorized (recruitment and relocion) Qualificions Permanent Change of Stion (PCS): PCS not authorized
Relocion Incentive:
Incentive may be authorized
Selected Reserve Incentive Program:
Acceptance of this position will cause terminion of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This terminion may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
This is an excepted service position th requires membership in a compible military rank and assignment in the District of Columbia Army Nional Guard. Selectee required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Nional Guard must be eligible for immedie membership and employment in the Nional Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.
To ensure full credit is given for the qualificion requirements listed below please use the USAJobs resume builder.
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(MONTH
AND YEAR
)
FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME.
Resumes limited to two pages
- Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
- Applicants who exceed the maximum military grade listed above must submit a stement in writing th they are willing to take an administrive reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying.
Applicants who exceed the military grade will not be placed into the technician position until they have been administrively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note th exceeding the maximum rank does not automically disqualify you for considerion.
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
Journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 or WU-10 grade level, positions this grade level may include performing duties as a dediced crew chief. Other positions may include responsibility for performing, coordining, 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 coordining 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.
Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience used to determine qualificions for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" des and description of the specialized experience. 4. If educion or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualificions word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each stement. Plagiarizing from this announcement will immediely disqualify you as an applicant. Resumes limited to two pages Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Educion There are no specific educional requirements for this position. However, substitution of Educion for Specialized Experience is allowed. Additional informion 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 ). 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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documention compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you re yourself higher than is supported by your applicion package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from considerion for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candides, you referred to the selecting official for employment considerion. Your qualificions evalued on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Knowledge of how components, systems and assemblies fit, interact, and opere together, the incumbent performs all types of repair. Knowledge in removing, repairing, replacing and adjusting components, systems and assemblies. Knowledge in adjusting and aligning connecting or interreled assemblies. 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: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (form should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed,. 2.
Other supporting documents:
SF-50, DD-214
3.Three (3) references to include email and additional POC phone number(s) on separe sheet if not included in resume. 4.Report of Individual Personnel (RIP) from vMPF or equivalent . Helpful Hints for
Applying:
- Ensure th your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience th reles to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the des of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS held.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please note th if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documention, a determinion is made th you have infled your qualificions and or experience, your ring can and adjusted to more accurely reflect your abilities, or you may lose considerion for this position. If you are using educion to qualify for this position or educion is a mandory requirement to meet qualificions, you must submit copies of college transcripts th identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certifice or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. 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 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
DCNG STAFFING
ng.dc.dcarng.list.ngdc-staffing-in-box@mail.mil Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email th your submission was successful. After a review of your complete applicion is made you notified of your ring and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluion or interviews are required you contacted. You will receive notificions by email or mail if no email is provided. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks after the closing of the announcement for notificions. Thank you for your interest in the District of Columbia 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: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (form should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed,. 2.
Other supporting documents:
SF-50, DD-214
3.Three (3) references to include email and additional POC phone number(s) on separe sheet if not included in resume. 4.Report of Individual Personnel (RIP) from vMPF or equivalent . Helpful Hints for
Applying:
- Ensure th your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience th reles to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the des of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS held.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please note th if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documention, a determinion is made th you have infled your qualificions and or experience, your ring can and adjusted to more accurely reflect your abilities, or you may lose considerion for this position. If you are using educion to qualify for this position or educion is a mandory requirement to meet qualificions, you must submit copies of college transcripts th identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certifice or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. 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 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
DCNG STAFFING
ng.dc.dcarng.list.ngdc-staffing-in-box@mail.mil Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email th your submission was successful. After a review of your complete applicion is made you notified of your ring and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluion or interviews are required you contacted. You will receive notificions by email or mail if no email is provided. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks after the closing of the announcement for notificions. Thank you for your interest in the District of Columbia 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 Posted this week
- Apply by 07/30/26 Due by 11:59 p.
m. ET on July 30, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Andrews
AFB, MD 1
vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $47.23
- $55.08 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
- 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 Yes Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
DC-12975939-AF-26-014
Control number 874804600