Aircraft Mechanic – Service Mechanic

About Us

The National Guard has been a part of U.S. history since the Revolutionary War. The Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. Air National Guard members take pride in being active role models for their communities. During times of celebration or disaster, the Air National Guard provides resources and support needed to get the job done. We share in the success of our nation, and we are ready, willing and able to guard America's freedom. We take great pride in being "Your Hometown Air Force"- the Air National Guard.

Responsibilities Aircraft Mechanic – Service Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities

For the Aircraft Mechanic – Service mechanic include but are not limited to

• Perform maintenance on fuel tanks and cells by removing, repairing, and/or replacing malfunction components.
• Inspect aircraft fuel systems maintenance activities.
• Responsible for cleaning fuel cells and tanks, and inspecting for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus.

Requirements for Aircraft Mechanic – Service Mechanic

Please be aware this is a Part Time position and requires Military enlistment.

Special Requirements

• Enlistment in the Air National Guard
• Normal Color Vision

• US citizen / Naturalized

• 17-40 years old

• Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Good Physical Condition / Health
• Additionally, you can only have limited law violations and must pass a background check. All of this is performed as part of the screening process before you can actually join the Air Guard.

Training Provided

Job training consists of 7 weeks, 2 days of classroom instruction.

Benefits include

The Air National Guard offers many benefits to their unit members and their families such as

• Base Exchange
• Commissary
• Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facilities
• Up to $400,000 Life Insurance
• Retirement

Incentives may include

• Enlistment Bonus up to $20,000

• College Tuition in the form of the Montgomery GI Bill up to $24,000

• Student Loan Repayment up to $20,000

• Increased Rank for Non-Prior Service up to E-3