What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Maintenance Specialist position at Air National Guard Units?
**Job Overview**: As an Aviation Maintenance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft systems and components. Your primary responsibility will be to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft, including inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance. You will work closely with other technicians and supervisors to identify and resolve problems with aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include:
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as inspecting aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
- Troubleshooting problems with aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
- Repairing or replacing damaged or malfunctioning aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
- Assisting in the repair and maintenance of support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have experience or training in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. You should also have knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and equipment, as well as skills in the use of hand tools and test equipment. Additionally, you will need to have specialized experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing various major and minor mechanical and pneumatic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.
This position requires military membership in the Arkansas Air National Guard. If you are not currently a member of the National Guard, you must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.