<p>Summary</p> <p>THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.</p> <p>This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1195000 and is part of the TN 164th AW National Guard.</p> <p>This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 115 (Pyramid on the River Chapter).</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.</p> <p>This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1195000 and is part of the TN 164th AW National Guard.</p> <p>This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 115 (Pyramid on the River Chapter).</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/25/2025 to 09/13/2025</p> <p>Salary $36.27 to - $42.31 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10</p> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <p>Memphis, TN</p> <p>1 vacancy</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - - TERM APPOINTMENT: NTE 12 MONTHS, CAN BE EXTENDED UP TO 5 YEARS, MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>8852 Aircraft Mechanic </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number TN-12789268-AF-25-200 Control number 844207400</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>National Guard and reserves</p> <p>Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>Area 1: Permanently employed (Tenure 1 OR 2) Air technicians located at the facility announcing the position Area 2: Permanently employed (Tenure 1 OR 2) Air technicians located statewide Area 3: Qualified members of the Tennessee Air National Guard Area 4: Qualified applicants eligible for membership in the Tennessee Air National Guard</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, WG-8852-10, you will direct, monitor or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more aircraft; ensure aircraft documentation and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) accurately reflect the airworthiness of the Aircraft; perform in-process and final inspection of aircraft and components undergoing repair, overhaul and/or modification to verify and certify by signature adherence to work techniques, procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications; plan, develop and conduct training during the technician work week to a multi facet workforce comprised of from 3 to 8 assigned military positions; prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW); comply with safety, fire, security, environmental and housekeeping regulations; perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. </li><li>This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. </li><li>Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. </li><li>Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. </li><li>Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. </li><li>Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. </li><li>Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. </li><li>May be required to successfully complete a trail period. </li><li>Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. </li><li>Preplacement Medical Requirements: Selectee will be required to undergo medical testing, at the expense of the government, prior to beginning employment. Medical tests are used to determine fitness and eligibility for employment. </li><li>Preplacement Medical Requirements: Selectee will be required to undergo medical testing, at the expense of the government, prior to beginning employment. Medical tests are used to determine fitness and eligibility for employment. </li><li>Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility. </li><li>For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. </li><li>For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Military Grades: E-1 through E-6 (must be willing to accept a reduction to E-5)</p> <p>GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training that has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components; the ability to adjust settings according to established specifications; skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months specialized 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; 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.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Education Requirement: None</p> <p>Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ol> <li>A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. </li></ol> <p>Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.</p> <ol start="2"> <li>ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc. </li></ol> <p>PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>