AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
- Location
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Skilled Trades
- Industry
- Operations & Management
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 22 Nov 2026
About the role
Maintain military aircraft to a high standard as an aircraft mechanic with the Washington Army National Guard at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You will inspect and functionally check assigned and transient aircraft, carry out preventive and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot faults and repair, test, align and adjust systems, engines and major components. The work includes servicing aircraft and conducting ground functional tests and launch and recovery inspections, so accuracy and care matter on every task. Pay: $35.90–$41.99 per hour, WG 10, in a permanent, excepted-service role with one vacancy and occasional travel. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, general experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, and at least 18 months of specialised experience installing, adjusting, aligning and troubleshooting aircraft systems. You must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard, in grades E3 to E7 with a desired 15T assignment, and be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, general experience removing and replacing aircraft parts, and at least 18 months of specialised experience installing, adjusting, aligning and troubleshooting aircraft systems. You must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard, in grades E3 to E7 with a desired 15T assignment, and be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
How to apply
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- You are taken to Army National Guard Units, U.S. Department of the Army’s own application page to send your application.
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