The position is located NAS JRB in Fort Worth, TX. The purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies ,both on- and off-aircraft. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
As an Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to includeperiodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections such asfuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling.
Inspects and performs functionalchecks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization,lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as externaltanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons. Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft,utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment.
Performsmajor adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists asrequired. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constantspeed drive, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms,wheels, brakes and tires. Services oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems. Adjusts andmaintains installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies.
Removesand replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraftinstalled auxiliary power units. Tows, taxies, parks, and moors assigned and transient aircraft.Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned andtransient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off.
Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panelswhich would make the aircraft unsafe for flight. May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned supportequipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention. Inventories,controls, stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780equipment records relating to assigned equipment.
Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection ,man-hour accounting, and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties. Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members.
Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications. Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, maintained and secured. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility and command support exercises.
May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/ rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned
john.solis.4@us.af.mil · 817-852-3533
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $39.17 – $45.7/hr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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