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AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER

Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force · Belle Chasse, Louisiana

💵 $39.79–$46.40 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 10, 2026
Federal agencyWL-10
At a glance

A job with Air National Guard Units in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. It pays $39.79–$46.40 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WL-10. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026 — 9 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
National Guard and reserves
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • (1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.
  • Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.
  • (2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.
  • Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House). DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

What you will do

  • (1) Provides direction to resolve problems on aircraft engines and propellers in a field level environment.
  • Leads three or more engine mechanic subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions, troubleshooting, and evaluating propulsion performance tests to determine the disassembly necessary for repair or replacement of parts.
  • (2) Monitors work of assigned personnel, set the work pace, convey work assignments, and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, and stock are available.
  • Coordinates and works with aircraft mechanics and specialist personnel performing journey level work.
  • (3) Ensures that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames and priorities.
  • Checks work in progress and/or upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions, appropriate technical orders, etc. Serves as a technical advisor by answering questions regarding appropriate procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
  • Ensures that all safety, housekeeping, security, and other environmental rules and procedures are followed in shop and the flight line.
  • (4) Advises the supervisor of overall work operations, status and progress of work, causes for delays, problems encountered, and individual performance (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).
  • As requested by the supervisor, provides functional planning for the inspection docks.
  • On a daily basis, recommends adjustments in work schedules to provide optimum utilization of personnel in support of functional requirements.
  • (5) Routinely works with and alongside journey-level counterparts.
  • (6) Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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 *** (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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Documents you must provide

  • 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.
  • Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents.
  • OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.
  • Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)

What to expect next

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.

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 (***).

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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