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AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC C-17

Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC C-17 Position Description Number D1367000 and is part of the HI 154 AMXS National Guard.

LOCATION: 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Overview

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Open & closing dates: 03/19/2026 to 03/18/2027

Salary: $38.06 to $44.43 per hour

Pay scale & grade: WG 10

Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Hickam AFB, HI

Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Excepted Promotion potential: None

Job family Series: 8268 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: Yes Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No

Announcement number: HI-12914795-AF-26-042 Control number: 861841400

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Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

RECRUITMENT AREA: Present Enlisted members E-1 to E-6 of the US Armed Forces. This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Duties

Help SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to perform on- and/or off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems components and related aerospace ground equipment.

• Performs maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems.
• Performs installation, modification, and/or repair of aircraft pneudraulic systems.
• Performs organizational and field level maintenance to include periodic, phase time, calendar, unscheduled, and special inspection.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as ORI, IG, and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description D1367000 for the WG-10 position. All position descriptions can be obtained from the HRO.

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time.
• Military Membership in the Hawaii National Guard is mandatory.

Qualifications

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE Experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, knowledge of troubleshooting procedures used to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems, and ability to use technical manuals, equipment specifications, and test calibration procedures in performing the work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Must have at least 18 months of experience or training which provided a knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.

• Experience in fabricating fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines.
• Experience in servicing, maintaining, disassembling, assembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and overhauling pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning, part, and examining parts.
• Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedies.
• Experience in repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling major systems of ground equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in mechanical repairs using hand tools and test equipment.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Required to sit, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in cramped, tiring, uncomfortable positions. Subject to high intensity and higher frequency sounds that impose a physical burden. May be required to lift and/or push heavy equipment and components weighing from 20 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to approximately 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside in inclement weather on icy, wet, and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces, work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces such as landing gears, speed brakes, missile doors, and flaps, engine noise, heat blast, intake suction, rotating propellers, explosive munitions, electrical voltage, cartridge actuating devices, liquid oxygen, fire, or explosion of aircraft fuels, lubricants, paints, and solvents. Requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion when climbing, stooping, standing, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U.S.C. 709.

Other Requirements For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment 30 Sep 96 of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment of 1968). An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES

a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted (i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor). b. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. c. In addition to your application documents, last performance appraisal, past civilian performance letter of recommendations, and/or military performance may be submitted. d. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as but not limited to military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others, teamwork in a military environment. e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. g. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. h. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individuals employment experience will be used only to determine the persons qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individuals personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. i. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement. j. This position may involve arduous/hazardous duties. Placement is contingent upon successful completion of a medical examination or review/approval of a physical examination taken within six months. k. This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. Register | Selective Service System (sss.gov).

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Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Benefits

Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:
   • Contact Information - your name and the best way to contact you.
   • Relevant work experience - include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week, and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
   • Education, certifications, or licensures.
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     If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

     • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
     • Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

     How to Apply

     Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, Occupational Questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

     • To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914795
     • A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
     • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
     • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
     • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
     • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
     • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.

     Agency contact information

     Charlene Pasion Email: charlene.e.pasion.civ@army.mil Address: HI 154 AMXS 360 Mamala Bay Drive JBPHH, HI 96853 US

     Next steps

     Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

     Fair and transparent

     The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

     • Criminal history inquiries
     • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
     • Financial suitability
     • New employee probationary period
     • Privacy Act
     • Reasonable accommodation policy
     • Selective Service
     • Signature and false statements
     • Social security number request

     Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

     1. Your resume showing:
        • Contact Information - your name and the best way to contact you.
        • Relevant work experience - include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week, and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
        • Education, certifications, or licensures.
        • <

          If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

          • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
          • Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

          How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, Occupational Questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

          • To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914795
          • A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
          • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
          • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
          • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
          • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
          • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status.

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          Agency contact information

          Charlene Pasion Email: charlene.e.pasion.civ@army.mil Address: HI 154 AMXS 360 Mamala Bay Drive JBPHH, HI 96853 US

          Next steps

          Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

          Expand/Hide next steps

          Fair and transparent

          The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

          • Criminal history inquiries
          • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
          • Financial suitability
          • New employee probationary period
          • Privacy Act
          • Reasonable accommodation policy
          • Selective Service
          • Signature and false statements
          • Social security number request

          Summary

          THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC C-17 Position Description Number D1367000 and is part of the HI 154 AMXS National Guard.

          LOCATION: 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

          Overview

          Help Accepting applications

          Open & closing dates: 03/19/2026 to 03/18/2027

          Salary: $38.06 to $44.43 per hour

          Pay scale & grade: WG 10

          Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Hickam AFB, HI

          Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

          Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Excepted Promotion potential: None

          Job family Series: 8268 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

          Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: Yes Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No

          Announcement number: HI-12914795-AF-26-042 Control number: 861841400

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