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POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
📍 Fort Sam Houston, Texas 💰 $67390 – $78806/yr

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated components, electrical distribution equipment, diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines, and aircraft arresting barriers.

Key Responsibilities

-Installs, inspects, and performs modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Inspects and checks equipment newly installed by the contractor to determine operating deficiencies. - Performs preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Checks equipment for fuel, lubricants, coolant, and battery water levels.

Checks pumps, batteries, fan belts, and spark plugs for wear and tear or replacement. Checks engine performance, generator bearings, and oil and temperature gauges. Changes fuel filters, oil filters, air filters, and lube oil. Adjusts thermal and safety controls. - Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories of engines.

Analyzes and interprets blueprints, wiring schematics, control panel diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer's manuals. Adjusts, repairs, and replaces major assemblies and components such as rings, pistons, rods, rod bearings, main bearings, seals, camshaft bearings, valves, valve guides, and gaskets for engines up to 3 to 8 cylinders and 500 horsepower. - Troubleshoots electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.

Performs visual, auditory, and dimensional checks on system components such as engines and electrical accessories of engines to determine extent of wear and parts to be repaired or replaced. - Maintains, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and modifies aircraft arrestor barrier units. Makes periodic operational tests or checks to ensure proper operation.

Notes any malfunctions or deficiencies and makes necessary repairs and adjustments to engines, brake system, drums, and related equipment. Replaces and adjusts component parts such as pendants, tapes, belts, chains, gears, switches, brake drums, and hydraulic seals. - Maintains records and documents actions. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.

Contact

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $67390 – $78806/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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