AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER

Job Listing ID:

4498368

Job Title:

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Summary This National Guard position is for a

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

LEADER, Position Description Number D1637000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard. Responsibilities As a

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

LEADER, WL-8602-10, this position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House). The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more subordinates in the performance of aircraft engine mechanic work. In addition, duties include journey level work, which involve the inspection, repair, modification, and servicing of jet aircraft engine systems and components, turboprops, small gas turbines, propellers, and propulsion assemblies both on and off aircraft. (1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment. Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts. (2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available. Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work. (3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities. Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Ensures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line. (4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks. On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements. (5) Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

• The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties.

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Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Areas of Consideration:

Area 1

• Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG. Area 2
• Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG. Area 3
• Current service members in the Oregon ANG. Area 4
• Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard. Area 5
• US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

GENERAL and

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Work involves maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification, and testing of conventional, modified, and experimental aircraft engines, their components, assemblies, and subassemblies. It also covers work involving engine accessories such as starters, generators, anti-icers, and fuel control devices when such assignments are incidental to work on the completed engine. Works also involves the review of engine/component records to determine cause of failure and the extent of disassembly and repair required in returning engine and/or component to operational condition. Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembl...

Job Classification:

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

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Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

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