About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Auto Hobby Facility on RAF Lakenheath, UK. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 40 hours per week guaranteed.
Applicants will be reviewed and referred every 10 days until the close of this announcement.
Cut off dates will be: October 29, 2026 November 9, 2026 November 19, 2026 November 30, 2026 December 10, 2026 December 21, 2026 December 30, 2026 January 8, 2027 January 19, 2027 Demonstrates to patrons, as requested or directed, repairs to automotive equipment that can be accomplished by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components and systems, such as fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, worn brakes, shock absorbers, coil springs and suspension components etc.
Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced; exercises a knowledge of such processes; and provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up. Locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual checks or use of a variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, precision measuring devices, circuit testers, computerized dialogistic equipment etc.
Completes needed repairs and makes settings and adjustments, such as setting distributor, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle, turning and adjusting brakes replacing shock absorbers, coil springs and suspension components etc. Uses a variety of common hand tools; such as wrenches, pliers, brake tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc. Assures that work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
Assures that self and patrons observe fire, safety, and good housekeeping practices. Keeps shop in orderly condition. Cleans shop area, as required, or requests patrons to tidy up their own work areas. Issues parts and tools and accounts for same. Road tests vehicles on and off base, before/after repairs to troubleshoot and determine possible faults or evaluate vehicle serviceability after repair completion. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094441
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $22.86 – $26.67/hr.
Applications close on 2027-01-19.
This is a guaranteed 40 hours per week. position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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