AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE) - March AFB CA-12838202-AF-26-027-AHA
- California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32
- March AFB, CA, USA
- Jan 07, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE) position is located within a National Guard aircraft maintenance organization and is part of the CA 144 FW.
This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days, and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.
This job is open to National Guard and reserves
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from: All federal re-employable eligibles, on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite), Current California National Guard members. Accelerated Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy.
Duties
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE, PERMANENT, TEMPORARY POSITIONIndefinite Positions: Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
Temporary Positions: Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available in accordance with CNG FPH 001.
The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-10, is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
Requirements
Conditions of employmentCALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california
Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.
Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.
AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).
Military Grades: E-1 through E-9 or enlisted eligible
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.
PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.
Qualifications
General Experience: Possess experience or training that has provided the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications; Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (ACCELERATED HIRE), WG-8852-10: Must have at least 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; Ability to instructing lower graded mechanics, military and other personnel in the disassembly and re-assembly of crash damages engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls sufficient for the exhibit to be returned to its shipping container.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Ability to Inspect
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Mechanical
Tracey Huerta
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
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