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Hydraulic Specialist

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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 Hydraulic Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities for the Aerospace Engineer include but are not limited to

• 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.

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Hydraulic Specialist

 

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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

Job training consists of 9 weeks, 1 day of classroom instruction, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. Course content typically includes

 

• 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.

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