AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
- Location
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Skilled Trades
- Industry
- Skilled Trades
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 22 Nov 2026
About the role
This senior aircraft maintenance technician role supports Army aviation readiness at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The mechanic oversees servicing, scheduled and unscheduled repairs, and preflight, through-flight, and post-flight checks, while certifying work and guiding less experienced mechanics. Duties include diagnosing faults across airframes and systems, testing components, coordinating with supervisors and production control, and helping prepare aircraft for missions and recover them afterward. The position also involves training, readiness inspections, and occasional travel or work outside normal hours. Candidates need deep practical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep detailed records while maintaining aircraft to a high standard of safety and reliability.
Requirements
Open to the public (U.S. citizens/nationals). Salary: $38.28 - $44.70 per hour, as stated in the official USAJOBS posting. Continued Washington Army National Guard membership is required. See the official USAJOBS posting for the full qualifications and eligibility requirements for this role.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to U.S. Department of the Army — Army National Guard Units, Army Aviation Support Facility 1’s own application page to send your application.
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