Aircraft Mechanic Job in Travis AFB, CA

Vacancy No. 25-5XFSW5992 Department Air Mobility Command
Salary $30.26 to $31.52 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 7/23/2025 Close Date 7/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Travis AFB, CA


Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Travis Air Force Base Aero Club located in Rio Vista, CA.

Eligible to use base facilities such as; Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center & Arts & Crafts.

Physical Effort: Lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds.
Tuition Assistance after one year!

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

  • Makes repairs to a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces such as; hydraulic, oil, fuel, and pressurization systems, landing gear assemblies, ailerons, and flaps. Uses test stands and cockpit gauges, instruments, and controls as well as visual checks to trouble shoot defects and determine the type and extent of repair needed.
  • Installs, aligns, and adjusts whole new systems, assemblies and surfaces as needed, or repairs them by installing and adjusting all defective components and parts such as complete cable riggings, rudder pedals, pumps and controls. Connects up related systems, such as the hydraulic and cable systems, to the newly-installed or repaired units, and makes adjustments to the units and their related mechanisms that assure their proper operation.
  • Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions of aircraft system IAW FSS, AF, and manufacturer's procedures. Completes all the work necessary to maintain airworthiness of all aircraft. Maintains tools and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe and operational condition.
  • Performs preflight and ground run to identify aircraft discrepancies to be resolved during the inspection. Performs post flight ground check of aircraft systems as necessary to ensure proper operation.
  • Performs required aircraft inspections IAW FAR Part 43 in coordination with other independent service maintenance contractors. Inspects and approves for return to service any aircraft or related part of appliances after a major repair or major alteration to it in accordance with CFAR 14 PRT 43.
  • Maintains aircraft logbooks and records, computerized or written, ensuring they are available and current. Ensures that records are ready and available for review by FAA inspectors and others. Requisitions, inventories, and ensures proper disposition of parts.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12770039

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/29/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have technical experience and knowledge of the make-up, operation, and installation of a variety of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces such as fuel hydraulic systems, landing gear assemblies, and surfaces that can be repaired through replacement of new parts and components, and the types and extent of adjustment and alignment required. Must have full knowledge of equipment, tools and cockpit instruments and controls. Must have skill in the removal, replacement, and adjustment of various systems, assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts. Must have skill in connecting, meshing, aligning, and adjusting the surfaces, assemblies and systems with one another. Must have a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate with Inspection Authorization (IA) IAW FAR Part 65. Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions. Must have a valid driver's license.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 1764.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Documents
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2025 to receive consideration.

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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.

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Agency contact information

Travis NAF HR Office
Address
Travis Community Services Flight
60 FSS/FSQN
540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100
Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451
US

Next steps

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