AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Department of the Air Force

📍 McChord AFB, Washington 💰 $77552 – $90450/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: McChord AFB, Washington
Salary: $77552 – $90450/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: FEW
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-17
Application Deadline: 2026-09-24

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Job Summary

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) and the aircraft dedicated crew chief performing such duties as being technical authority, having custody of an assigned aircraft, with primary responsibility for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing the maintenance and periodic inspections to the assigned aircraft.

Duties: Serves as crew chief of assigned aircraft, responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing maintenance, positioning, troubleshooting and servicing on the aircraft. Responsible for the total airworthiness of the assigned aircraft. Performs aircraft inspections including preflight, postflight, phase, acceptance and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Tests and checks, or oversees such actions by others, with test equipment and standards.

Positions, maintains, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components. Efficiently completes major overhaul to routine maintenance, positioning and servicing of aircraft. Diagnoses and identifies probable locations of malfunctions from the cockpit during engine run-up. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Contact

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77552 – $90450/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.