AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (CREW CHIEF)

About the opportunity

The Air National Guard Units is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. The incumbent serves as the technical expert and authority ensuring complex military aircraft are prepared for daily training and worldwide mobility missions. Responsibilities include directing, monitoring, and performing overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for assigned aircraft. The role involves working under time and mission constraints, coordinating the work of subordinate mechanics and journey-level workers in other trades, conducting training, and serving as technical authority for airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs.

Salary and benefits

• Hourly pay rate ranging from $44.22 to $51.60 per hour
• Direct Deposit Program participation
• Potential eligibility for military bonuses and student loan repayment programs depending on incentive manager verification

Who can apply?

• General experience or training providing skill in removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings according to established specifications
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment
• WG-12 level: Minimum of 18 months of experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification
• Experience coordinating the work of other mechanics and scheduling maintenance
• Ability to instruct lower graded mechanics, military, and other personnel in disassembly and re-assembly of crash damaged components
• Journey-level experience or training equivalent to or exceeding the WG-10 grade level, including experience performing duties as a dedicated crew chief
• Experience serving as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve airframe, mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic repairs
• Area of Consideration includes Area 1 (AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians), Area 2 (All AKNG members), and Area 3 (All other current military members eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard)
• Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act

Required documents

• Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (with month and year), and duties performed
• Completed online questionnaire via application submission
• Optional additional documentation for consideration
• Current or former Federal employees must submit a copy of the latest SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action and/or most recent performance appraisal if applicable

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-08-31T19:48:15.3570
• Closing Date: 2026-09-30 at 11:59 PM (EST)

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create one before beginning
• Click Apply to access the online application
• Select your resume and supporting documents to include in your application package
• Complete the Include Personal Information section
• Complete the online application questionnaire, verify required documentation is included, and submit the application by the closing date

Additional information

• Announcement Number: AK-13051771-AF-26-191-C
• Control Number: 882933600
• Job Grades / Pay Plans: WG
• Appointment Type: Indefinite (expected to last more than one year but no more than five consecutive years, with potential conversion to permanent without further competition)
• The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act
• Selected candidates may be required to participate in temporary duty away from home station and travel in military aircraft