About the opportunity
The position is located at NAS JRB in Fort Worth, TX. The purpose is to inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. As an Aircraft Mechanic with the Texas Air National Guard, you will perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft, including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, and special inspections. You will troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance, major adjustments, and alignments of aircraft systems. This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the wear of the military uniform.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary range of 39.17-45.7 PH
- Employment in a state with no state income tax
- Federal employment benefits
Who can apply?
- Must be a current member of the Texas Army/Air National Guard or eligible for membership
- Must maintain active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)
- Must possess or be able to obtain a required security clearance within one year of appointment
- Must have a valid state driver's license
- Must meet AFSC/MOS requirements (AFSC: 2A5X1; Rank Spread: A1C-SSgt)
Required documents
- Resume (including work schedule, hours per week, and start/end dates)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- SF-15
- SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 2026-10-10
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account
- Complete the online application and Occupational Questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation
- Submit the application package before the closing date
Additional information
- This is a Bargaining Unit position
- Direct deposit is mandatory
- A 1-2 year trial period is required
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position
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 Texas Army or Air National Guard, or those eligible for membership, who meet AFSC/MOS requirements.
- Aircraft mechanics skilled in inspecting, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems and components.
- Professionals looking for a fully funded federal position located in a state with no state income tax.
What should you think carefully about?
- Active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and the continuous wear of the military uniform are mandatory.
- Selected individuals must obtain a required security clearance within one year of appointment and complete a 1-2 year trial period.
- The role is on-site at NAS JRB in Fort Worth, Texas, requiring local availability or independent relocation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role serves as a strong fit for military technicians seeking to combine their service commitment with hands-on aerospace maintenance duties in a specialized federal and state guard framework.
Our take
Texas National Guard members with aircraft maintenance skills should strongly consider this position, while civilians or those not wishing to maintain military obligations should skip it.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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