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Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic (T32)

Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a full-time National Guard job (Title 32, a type of federal job for Guard members) as an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic, which means repairing weapons electronics on fighter jets. You must be in, or able to join right away, the Alabama Air National Guard, and the job requires a Secret security clearance.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, so U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply, along with current federal employees and National Guard or reserve members. You must be a member of the Alabama Air National Guard or eligible to join right away at a rank from A1C up to TSGT.

What you would do

  • Repair and test electronic weapons systems in fighter aircraft.
  • Load, position and make safe air munitions using technical data.
  • Track munitions inventory at the start and end of each shift.
  • Train lower-graded personnel on repairing aircraft ordnance electronics.
  • Maintain technical orders and recommend better maintenance procedures.

Do you qualify for WG-11?

With experience: You must describe in your own words specialized experience in repairing ordnance equipment, troubleshooting complex electronic systems, using test equipment, and reading wiring diagrams and technical drawings. Applicants who do not show this experience are considered unqualified.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this wage grade job.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates by month and year, and duties performed
  • SF-50s and DD-214s are recommended but not required
  • Education records from accredited schools if you rely on education to qualify
  • Completed online Occupational Questionnaire

How you will be rated: First, your resume and documents are checked for minimum qualifications. Those who qualify are compared with their questionnaire answers, and if you rate yourself higher than your documents support, your responses may be adjusted or you may be excluded.

Tips for this job:

  • Write your experience in your own words, and do not copy the announcement or position description, or you may be disqualified.
  • Show month and year dates, work schedule, and hours per week for each job on your resume.
  • If you are unsure you can join the Alabama Air National Guard, call a recruiter at (800) 864-6264 before applying.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, and overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized, but it must be approved before the employee starts.

Conditions of employment:

  • Alabama Air National Guard membership required
  • Must wear the military uniform if selected
  • Secret security clearance
  • Drug test
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • May occasionally work outside normal hours; overtime may be required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$35.00 – $41.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Montgomery, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic (6652)
Announcement
AL-13086200-AF-26-295

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