Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

It takes hundreds of tactical aircraft to carry out our missions, including attack planes, fighters and strike fighters. As a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance specialist, you work with aircrew to ensure every part of these fine-tuned machines are maintained to meet the highest standards. In doing so, you’ll keep our aircraft and Airmen ready to withstand disasters, respond to emergencies and take down threats at a moment’s notice. Primary Responsibilities Perform scheduled inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance on tactical aircraft and aircraft-installed equipment. Preflight: inspect and perform various functional checks of the aircraft as well as ensure that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen. Postflight: ensure the aircraft is still in “operationally ready” condition. Perform general mechanical work as opposed to working on a particular system or subsystem. Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family Food and housing assistance Continuing-education opportunities Free or low-cost healthcare World-travel opportunities Qualifications HS diploma or GED Completion of high school courses in physics, pneudraulics and electronics is desirable. ASVAB score of 47 on Mechanical Eligibility for top-secret security clearance 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at JB San Antonio-Lackland, TX, followed by Technical Training About the Air National Guard The Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offer you great careers while giving you the flexibility to work full time or part time. This means you can have a full time civilian career while serving as a military member in your community. By choosing to join the Air National Guard, you will be trained by the best technical experts in your field and will receive valuable leadership skills that will propel your future to new heights. #J-18808-Ljbffr