Aircraft Mechanic
Department of the Army
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0484000 and is part of the CO Army Aviation Support Facility, National Guard.
Duties
- This position is responsible for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, systems, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.
- Performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft.
- Number of aircraft to be assigned to an incumbent is predetermined by taking into account such factors as the complexity, size, and maintenance requirements of aircraft, the unit mission requirement to have Flight Mechanic or Flight Engineer on board during missions, etc.
- Performs the full range of preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces.
- Using a variety of methods including test equipment, visual checks, and instruments diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required.
- Plans and conducts a flight training program for drill status crew chiefs to include maintenance instruction for assigned aircraft, the use of hand and arm signals used, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, aircraft loading, hoist operations, emergency procedures, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.
Required Documents
This position requires a complete application package. This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable. Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Aircraft Mechanic position with the Department of the Army is based in Buckley AFB, Colorado. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The role pays $39.58 to $46.15 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs Crew Chief duties with full maintenance responsibility for assigned aircraft. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Aircraft Mechanic position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Aircraft Mechanic position with the Department of the Army in Buckley AFB, Colorado, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $39.58 to $46.15 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Buckley AFB, Colorado, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.