Hydraulic Specialist

• Advises on problems maintaining aircraft hydraulic systems and SE.
• Determines maintenance procedures and performance characteristics using technical publications.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective action.
• Performs maintenance on aircraft hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, replaces, adjusts, and tests malfunctioning components.
• Inspects aircraft hydraulic systems, components and SE.
• Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards.

Requirements for Hydraulic Specialist

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

• Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical principles applying to aircraft and support equipment.
• Hydraulic Systems.
• Concepts and applications of maintenance directives.
• Using and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
• Proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

• 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