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Aircraft Engine Mechanic


Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC Position Description Number PDD1636000and is part of the WY 153d Maintenance Squadron Wyoming Air National Guard.

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.


Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain troubleshoot remove repair install certify test and perform operational checks on the turboprop engines propellers and associated propulsion system components.

(1) Removes installs certifies repairs modifies overhauls and installs turboprop engines reduction gear boxes turbine modules compressor modules auxiliary power units propellers and related propeller components as required.
(2) Modifies engines propellers auxiliary power units and components in accordance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) directives; removes and installs engine quick change kits; prepares engines for installation and installs engine and propeller assemblies on aircraft.
(3) Performs operational checks of installed propellers engines auxiliary power units and sub-systems during aircraft maintenance ground runs in accordance with approved checklists.
(4) Performs isochronal and special evaluations on engines propellers and auxiliary power units.
(5) Performs aircraft full power runs and complete engine and propeller efficiency checks.

** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **


Requirements
Conditions of employment

    KEY 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 or Marines.
    Military members: Submit vMPF Rip DVR STP ERS MBS or PDR with resume.
    Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214.
    Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Natl Guard before appt.
    To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard contact for assistance.
    May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
    Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
    Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.
    PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

    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).
    Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

    Qualifications

    AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
    Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1 2 and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).

    Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 MXS.
    Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.
    Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
    Area 6: Current and prior military service members separated from any branch of the military to include US Air Force US Army US Navy US Marine Corps Reserves and National Guard components. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

    TECHNICIAN INFO
    Type of Appointment: Permanent
    Tenure: Group 1 or 2
    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
    FLSA: Exempt
    Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    Technician Position #:
    Selecting Official: SMSgt Clyde Weisbeck

    MILITARY GRADE
    Min: E-1
    Max: E-5

    Enlisted applicants military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (E-5) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: under or that over-grade without a written demotion statement of understanding will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Must possess experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines engine assemblies and accessories in accordance with technical specifications procedures and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
    WG-08:
    Must possess experience or training removing and installing components and accessories with detailed guidance. Experience in following detailed instructions in making minor repairs and modifications to aircraft engines sub-assemblies and components.

    WG-10: Must possess experience or training performing standard routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines engine assemblies and accessories. Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul troubleshooting testing and repair of aircraft engines engine components and power trains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft. Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders inspection reports historical record and by own diagnosis.

    NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

    MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

    COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
    Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A6X1 Aerospace Propulsion.

    Enlisted 2A6X1 ASVAB Requirements:
    Must possess a minimum score of 56 on the Mechanical portion of the ASVAB.
    Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333132.
    Must be able to lift 60 lbs. unassisted

    DRIVERS LICENSE:
    Must possess a valid states drivers license.

    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 ( Wyoming Military Departments (WYMD) 335 Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan is undergoing revision.

    Please 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 can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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