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Powered Support Systems Mechanic


Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 34 - 34
Posted: 4 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 2 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC Position Description Number PDD1067000 and is part of the WY Army Aviation Support Facility Wyoming Army National Guard.

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


Duties

This position is in the Wyoming Army National Guards Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) and its purpose is to perform duties involving the maintenance and repair of power ground and other support equipment used in aircraft servicing and repairs.

1. Responsible for the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance program inventory control and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for GSE.
2. Trouble shoots repairs; services; performs modifications on and operates powered GSE such as AC and DC power generators air compressors blowers heaters portable lighting units deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands jacks ramps towbars etc.
3. Performs required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires lubrication oil changes replacing air fuel and oil filters checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts hoses v-belts and other items.
4. Performs major system component overhaul/rebuild repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed to include but not limited to power-plant systems brake systems steering systems hydraulic systems diesel and gas systems air systems starting systems ignition systems and electrical systems in addition to the following components power-plant brake fuel steering hydraulic air starting ignition and electrical system.

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


Requirements
Conditions of employment

    KEY REQUIREMENTS:


    Must meet minimum/specialized experience req. for position and grade level.


    Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a T3/SECRET security clearance.
    May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
    Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
    Recruitment/Relocation Incentives ARE NOT authorized.
    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 over 180 days will result in suspension or termination of these military incentives. It is the applicants responsibility to contact the Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer for more information regarding military enlistment retention and student loan repayment incentives.
    Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a technician.
    Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    1. 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.
    2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
    3. 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.
    4. Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements organization and its changing mission.
    Qualifications

    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.
    Para/Line: 4621/016
    Selecting Official: MAJ Lauren Gurney

    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 ARNG employees assigned to the AASF.
    Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming National Guard.
    Area 4: All current Drill Status Airmen and M-day soldiers of the Wyoming National Guard.

    Area 6: Current military members of the US Army Army Reserves or other states Army National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

    MILITARY GRADE


    Min: E-4/SPC
    Max: E-6/SSG

    Applicants military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding memorandum with application willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (state specific grade - E-6/SSG) if selected for this position.

    Enlisted Applicants under- or over-grade (without a written demotion statement of understanding with application) will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

    DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
    Work involves the maintenance and repair of powered ground and similar support equipment used for aircraft ground servicing; missile aircraft air control and radar installations powered support; field combat support; engineering and construction project support; and general utilities including standby and emergency power generating systems.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals illustrations diagrams and schematics and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting testing and repairing equipment.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
    Must possess experience or training removing adjusting replacing cleaning and installing parts components and accessories; experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical electrical and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace fit install and make adjustments; experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships; and experience reading and interpreting parts lists manufactures repair manuals diagrams and electrical schematics.

    NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must show start and end in MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY format (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.

    DRIVERS LICENSE:
    Must possess a valid drivers license able to obtain a government license to operate vehicles up to 1 ton in the performance of duties in accordance with Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) to track operator qualifications.
    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    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 ( 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.

    Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment retention student loan repayment bonuses and other education incentives. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination these military incentives. Contact unit representative or Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer at for more information.

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