Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief)

Quick Facts

• Role: Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief)

Description

Manage and perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for highly technical, high-performance military aircraft. Oversee ground movement, launch/recovery/parking/service activities, diagnose and repair malfunctions using test and diagnostic equipment, and support mission preparation and recovery. Serve as the technical authority and conduct proficiency training while ensuring aircraft airworthiness documentation is accurate.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, or perform overall aircraft maintenance, servicing, inspections, documentation, and damage assessment

• Coordinate and certify work of lower-graded mechanics; oversee repairs across airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic systems

• Oversee aircraft ground movement (launch, recover, park, and service); troubleshoot system and component malfunctions

• Use TMDE and technical references (layout drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams) to diagnose issues

• Expedite aircraft operations including concurrent servicing, refueling, and equipment reconfiguration

• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance

• Provide technical guidance to flight crews and assist with aircrew debriefing

• Ensure Unit Level Logistics–Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation reflect status and airworthiness

• Plan, develop, and conduct proficiency training for assigned personnel; evaluate and certify proficiency

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the required military grade

• On-Board Federal Employees of the Maryland National Guard only; submit current SF-50 copies

• Accept excepted service position conditions, including wearing the military uniform

• Males born after 31 Dec 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

• Pass suitability determination via background investigation; may be required to complete probationary period

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment

• General experience: remove/replace aircraft parts/accessories/components and make adjustments/settings to established specifications; skilled with hand tools and test equipment

• Specialized experience: equivalent to/exceeding WG-10/WU-10, including crew chief responsibilities and/or technical authority for airframe/mechanical/electrical/pneudraulic repairs and periodic inspections

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package for eligible employees (eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time/part-time/intermittent)

• Access to benefits for the employee and family; details provided by the hiring agency