About the opportunity
This is a Title 32 dual-status position located within the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG) in Groton, Connecticut. The role involves performing the full range of aircraft maintenance duties, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, systems, and surfaces for fixed and rotary-wing military aircraft. Key responsibilities include conducting phase, daily, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections; performing functional checks on hydraulic, electrical, and power systems; and repairing or replacing defective components. This is an excepted position requiring a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard. Selected individuals may be required to attend formal technician school training.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $24.25 – $45.54 per hour
- Federal employment benefits (details available at https://www.abc.army.mil/)
Who can apply?
- Must be a member of or eligible for membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG)
- Must possess specialized experience in aircraft maintenance (6, 12, or 18 months depending on grade level)
- Must hold a valid state driver's license
- Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- Must meet military grade requirements (Enlisted E-2 through E-6)
Required documents
- Resume showing relevant experience
- Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
- Unofficial Transcripts (if used to qualify)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-18 at 23:59:59
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create one if you do not have one
- Complete the online application and assessment questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation, including your resume
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal by the deadline
Additional information
- This position is an indefinite appointment
- National Guard membership is a mandatory condition of employment
- Training at the National Guard Professional Education Center (NGPEC) is a mandatory condition of employment
- Veterans Preference does not apply under 32 U.S.C. 709
- Relocation expenses (PCS) will not be paid
- Selected individuals may lose eligibility for certain National Guard enlistment bonuses or student loan repayment programs
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current members of the Connecticut Army National Guard or those eligible for membership.
- Technicians with specialized experience in aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Individuals interested in a dual-status role that combines military service with federal civilian employment.
What should you think carefully about?
- National Guard membership is a mandatory condition of employment, and loss of membership may affect your status.
- The role requires obtaining a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
- Relocation expenses are not paid, and the role may impact eligibility for certain enlistment bonuses or student loan repayment programs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is an excellent way to integrate technical aircraft maintenance skills with a military career path. It provides a stable, long-term employment opportunity for those already committed to the National Guard who wish to serve in a specialized maintenance capacity.
Our take
This role is highly recommended for current or prospective CTARNG members with aircraft maintenance expertise; it is not suitable for those who are not eligible for or interested in maintaining National Guard membership.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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