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Aircraft Mechanic

Department of the Army

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Pineville, LA
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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.



This position is located in an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) with responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground.




DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:



Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

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Summary


THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.



This position is located in an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) with responsibility for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground.




DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:



Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

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Overview


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Accepting applications

Open 09/16/2026 to 10/01/2026

Location


1 vacancy in the following location:

Pineville, LA



1 vacancy

No matching locations found.


Work site options

Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$36.16 - $42.19 per hour
Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Promotion potential
None





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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required



Appointment type
Permanent




Occupations and job series




Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No



Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No


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financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.


Announcement number
26LAHRO000013060529
Control number
884904700


This job is open to


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National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.





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United States Citizens

Duties


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Duties & Responsibilities:

(1) Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.



(2) Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior ot takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels.



(3) May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.



(4)
Performs other as duties as assigned.


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Conditions of employment





1) National Guard Membership is required.



2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.



3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.



4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: ENLISTED




SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.



***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). ***



NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.



NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.



Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.




Qualifications



GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must posses 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 and skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must posses at least Eighteen (18) months of 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; 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.



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.



2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.



3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.



*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.



5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.



Education



You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.


Additional information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:



- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.



Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).



Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits


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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated


You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.



Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):



Aircraft Maintenance and Trouble Shooting


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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents


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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:



1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.



2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents.



3. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.



4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:




Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.




Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


How to Apply


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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.



To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.



Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.



After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.



You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information



LANG HRO INBOX




Phone
504-278-8600
Email
NG.LA.LAARNG.MBX.HRO-ACTIONS@ARMY.MIL
Address
LA ARNG ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 2

119 WEST RANGE ROAD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

US


Next steps


Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.




Criminal history inquiries


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy






Financial suitability


New employee probationary period






Privacy Act


Reasonable accommodation policy






Selective Service


Signature and false statements






Social security number request



Required Documents


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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:



1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.



2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents.



3. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.



4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:




Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.




Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


How to Apply


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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.



To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.



Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.



After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.



You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information



LANG HRO INBOX




Phone
504-278-8600
Email
NG.LA.LAARNG.MBX.HRO-ACTIONS@ARMY.MIL
Address
LA ARNG ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 2

119 WEST RANGE ROAD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360

US


Next steps

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