About the opportunity
This is a Military Technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Lewis West, located in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The role is filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for the Department of Defense workforce. The incumbent will serve as a crew chief/flight engineer, inspect aircraft, repair and replace rotary wing aircraft assemblies and components, use tools and testing equipment, complete final adjustments, troubleshoot malfunctions, and rig flight control systems. The work is performed in shops, on aircraft, or outdoors in varying weather conditions, involving exposure to high-intensity noise, dirt, dust, grease, and fumes. Physical requirements include standing for long periods, bending, crouching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive federal salary based on local prevailing rates ($35.90 – $41.99 per hour)
- Potential for recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives
- Possible authorization for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving expenses for eligible new appointees
- Federal employment benefits package
Who can apply?
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the work of an Aircraft Mechanic without more than normal supervision
- Must possess the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service
- Must be able to pass a probationary or trial period of 1 to 2 years
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages, including employer name, job title, start/end dates, hours worked per week, and task descriptions)
- Responses to the online questionnaire
- Optional: Cover letter
- Optional: Most recent performance appraisal
- Supporting documents for federal employment preference (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on September 18, 2026
How to apply
- Create or log into a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online questionnaire via the provided USA Staffing link
- Upload the required resume and any optional supporting documents
- Verify that the application package is complete and submit before the deadline
Additional information
- This is a Logistics Career Field position.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
- Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- Documents may be sanitized to remove personal information of third parties.
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…
- U.S. citizens possessing the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift or carry up to 50 pounds
- Mechanics capable of demonstrating rotary wing aircraft maintenance expertise without more than normal supervision
- Candidates seeking a federal logistics role based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington
What should you think carefully about?
- The work environment involves exposure to high-intensity noise, dirt, dust, grease, and fumes in varying weather conditions
- Resumes exceeding the strict two-page limit will be automatically removed from consideration
- Applicants should verify individual eligibility for recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role suits experienced aircraft mechanics looking to integrate hands-on aviation repair work with a comprehensive federal employment and benefits package.
Our take
Qualified U.S. citizens with rotary wing aircraft maintenance experience and the required physical stamina should seriously apply.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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