About the opportunity
This is a Title 32 Excepted Service position located at AASF 3, Davenport, IA within the Iowa Army National Guard. The incumbent inspects and troubleshoots aircraft structures such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers; removes, fabricates, repairs, modifies, and installs parts and assemblies; and uses precision measuring instruments and various metal working equipment and tools. The position requires maintaining military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard and wearing the military uniform.
Salary and benefits
- Federal employment remuneration ranging from 32.09 to 37.44 USD per hour.
Who can apply?
- Must be current military members of the Iowa Army National Guard.
- Restricted to Enlisted members (E-5 and below).
- Must meet minimum experience or training requirements in planning, manufacturing, and installing cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects with standard fastenings.
- Must meet specialized experience requirements for WG-3806-10, including experience in planning, layout, and construction of items with advanced seams, using complicated shop tools, working with specialized metals, and employing complicated mathematical calculations and measuring instruments.
- Must attain and maintain a required security clearance.
Required documents
- Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (Month and Year format), and duties performed.
- Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, etc.
When to apply
- Application closing date is September 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create one.
- Prepare your resume in your own words, ensuring all required general and specialized experience is clearly detailed with dates and hours worked.
- Click 'Apply' on the USAJOBS vacancy announcement to access the online application.
- Select your resume and upload any required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application, verify that all required documentation is included, and submit your application package before the deadline.
Additional information
- Acceptance of a technician position may affect enlistment cash bonuses and/or educational assistance.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must comply with Military Selective Service Act registration requirements.
- Selectees are subject to a 2-year trial period (or 1-year for Veterans Preference Eligibles).
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 enlisted members (E-5 and below) of the Iowa Army National Guard.
- Individuals with specialized experience in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, repair, and structural troubleshooting.
- Candidates comfortable working with precision measuring instruments and complex metal-working tools.
What should you think carefully about?
- This position is strictly limited to current Iowa Army National Guard members; you must maintain military membership to retain the job.
- The role is subject to a trial period of 1 to 2 years depending on veteran status.
- Acceptance of this position may impact your existing enlistment bonuses or educational assistance benefits.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides a stable, full-time federal employment opportunity for National Guard members looking to apply their technical skills in a specialized aircraft maintenance environment. It is an excellent way to maintain military service while securing a civilian-style technical career.
Our take
Essential for qualified Iowa Army National Guard members seeking a technical career path; it is not open to the general public or those outside the specified military unit.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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