AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
This listing is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC role at Air National Guard Units, in McGuire AFB, New Jersey, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
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This listing is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC role at Air National Guard Units, in McGuire AFB, New Jersey, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
The listing gives the pay as $34.64 - $40.47 per hour.
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Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 4, 2026; applications close on Dec 4, 2026.
- Employer
- Air National Guard Units
- Location
- McGuire AFB, New Jersey, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $34.64 - $40.47 per hour
- Found
- Nov 4, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Dec 4, 2026
- Employer text
- 302 words, about 1 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 12% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
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About the role
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General Experience: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
Specialized Experience: Experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics, and scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum workflow.
Must have the ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container
As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will: Performs all phases of the repair and reclamation process for crashed or damaged aircraft utilizing lifting bags, cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, and other heavy equipment. Maintains and stores the special equipment identified and assigned to the crash recovery mission. Serves on the flight control team and may coordinate team functions. Participates in flight crew debriefing, troubleshooting, repairing: and replacing components as required.
Advises on and participates in the removal. rigging, and replacement of flight control surfaces, portable huffet and lavatory units. Accomplishes organizational and intermediate level maintenance, which involves major repairs, TCTO's, and/or flight controls, landing years. doors and canopies and associated equipment requiring structural or component maintenance beyond the capabilities of other activities.
- Performs intermediate level maintenance on aircraft wheel and tires and may also accomplish organizational maintenance such as wheel and tire and brake changes.
- Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, II: and LIE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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