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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force · Cheyenne, Wyoming

💵 $30.55–$40.35 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 9, 2026
Federal agencyWG-08
At a glance

A job with Air National Guard Units in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It pays $30.55–$40.35 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-08. Applications close on Nov 9, 2026 — 8 days left.

Working pattern
Telework eligible
Who can apply
National Guard and reserves
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • The primary purpose of this position is to inspect, repair, modify, and service C-130 aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
  • (1) Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, through-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling.
  • (2) Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment.
  • (3) May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number PDD1366000 and is part of the WY 153d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

To inquire about joining, visit *** or call *** for assistance.

What you will do

  • The primary purpose of this position is to inspect, repair, modify, and service C-130 aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
  • (1) Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, through-flight, and special inspections such as fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling.
  • (2) Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment.
  • (3) May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
  • (4) Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other forms as required.
  • (5) Instructs, directs, and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

  • Open to current or prior service active duty, reserve or national guard members of one of the branches of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard.
  • Military members: Submit vMPF Rip, DVR, CDB, STP, ERS, MBS, or PDR with resume.
  • Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214.
  • Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.
  • To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact *** for assistance.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain AFSC 2A571, Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentives ARE NOT authorized.
  • PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.
  • If selected, you will be required to relocate at your own expense.
  • May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
  • Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
  • EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
  • Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
  • Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.
  • If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact *** for assistance.
  • Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • 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.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • 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.
  • Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact on the environment.
  • Responsible for maintaining awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, organization, and its changing mission.

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): Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ability to Instruct Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Documents you must provide

  • To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
  • Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words.
  • Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
  • Service Branch Personnel Record - Required - Air Force: virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip (vMPF Rip) - Army: IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile (STP) - US Navy: Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record - US Marines: Master Brief Sheet (MBS) Usually one page - US Coast Guard: Personnel Data Record - Prior Service Members: Submit DD Form 214 3.
  • Performance Reports - Optional 4.
  • SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action - If applicable Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
  • College transcripts - Optional 6.

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

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 (***) The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is undergoing revision.

Do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via ***

The Human Resource Specialist will only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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