Job Description
Aircraft Mechanic â€" Aerospace Maintenance
About Us
The National Guard has been a part of U.S. history since the Revolutionary War. The Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. Air National Guard members take pride in being active role models for their communities. During times of celebration or disaster, the Air National Guard provides resources and support needed to get the job done. We share in the success of our nation, and we are ready, willing and able to guard America's freedom. We take great pride in being "Your Hometown Air Force"- the Air National Guard.
Aircraft Mechanic â€" Aerospace Maintenance Summary
BACKGROUND Military aircraft are used to fly hundreds of missions each day for transport, patrol, and flight training. They need frequent servicing to remain safe and ready to fly. Aircraft mechanics inspect, service, and repair helicopters and airplanes.
Responsibilities Aircraft Mechanic â€" Aerospace Maintenance
Duties and Responsibilities
For the Aircraft Mechanic include but are not limited to
- Maintains aircraft, support equipment (SE), and forms and records.
- Performs production supervisor, flight chief, expediter, crew chief, support, aero repair, and maintenance functions.
- Service and repair helicopter, jet, and propeller aircraft engines.
- Inspect and repair aircraft wings, fuselages (bodies), and tail assemblies.
- Service and repair aircraft landing gear.
- Repair or replace starters, lights, batteries, wiring, and other electrical parts.
Job Requirements
Aircraft Mechanic – Aerospace Maintenance
Requirements for Aircraft Mechanic – Aerospace Maintenance
Please be aware this is a Part Time position and requires Military enlistment.
Special Requirements
- Enlistment in the Air National Guard
- Normal color vision
- US citizen / Naturalized
- 17-40 years old
- Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Good Physical Condition / Health
- Additionally, you can only have limited law violations and must pass a background check. All of this is performed as part of the screening process before you can actually join the Air Guard.
Training Provided
Job training consists of 3 to 17 weeks of classroom instruction, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. Training length varies depending upon the specialty. Course content typically includes
- Engine disassembly and repair.
- Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems.
- Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes and coverings.
- Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses.
Physical Demands
- Some specialties require moderate to heavy lifting.
- Normal color vision is required to work with color-coded wiring.
Benefits include
The Air National Guard offers many benefits to their unit members and their families such as
- Base Exchange
- Commissary
- Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facilities
- Up to $400,000 Life Insurance
- Retirement
Incentives may include
- Enlistment Bonus up to $20,000
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College Tuition in the form of the Montgomery GI Bill up to $24,000
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Student Loan Repayment up to $20,000
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Increased Rank for Non-Prior Service up to E-3
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