AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Air Force Materiel Command is hiring for the position of AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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Air Force Materiel Command is hiring for the position of AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
Pay stated in the listing: $37.68 - $43.96 per hour.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 4, 2026; applications close on Dec 4, 2026.
- Employer
- Air Force Materiel Command
- Location
- Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $37.68 - $43.96 per hour
- Found
- Nov 4, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Dec 4, 2026
- Employer text
- 330 words, about 2 min to read
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About the role
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In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
01QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Inspect Ability To Instruct Ability To Provide Production Support Service Ability To Lead Or Supervise PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Troubleshoots defects and diagnoses malfunctions. Maintains, repairs, and/or overhauls complex major components and systems. Interprets and applies manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe and clean work environment.
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