AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Type: Full time
Compensation: $47,270 – $78,805
Posted: 21D AGO

About the role

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC WG-8268-5/10, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 AMXG at JBSA RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE located in UNIVERSAL CITY, TX. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($47,270-$78,805)/ Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/06/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to Inspects, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and tests a variety of major aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their assemblies, and components. Isolates the nature of trouble and extent of adjustment or repair required on brake mechanisms and struts, wing and cowl flaps, windshield wipers, landing gear actuators, control surface actuators, pressure regulators, pumps, pressure relief valves, brake cabin pressurization systems, shimmy dampers, and other aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic accessories. Diagnoses malfunctions and overhauls pneudraulic accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, wear, scratches, cracks, or other damage, replacing gaskets and worn parts.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- This is designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment or for required schooling.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles; the physical laws governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases); basic electrical and mechanical principles; aircraft pneudraulic systems and pneudraulic equipment used in maintaining and checking aircraft pneudraulic equipment such as test stands and hydraulic jacks; and troubleshooting procedures designed to isolate malfunctions in aircraft pneudraulic systems.

2. Knowledge of aircraft structures; the relationship of aircraft pneudraulic systems to the structure and to other aircraft systems; and the relationship of the work of aircraft pneudraulic systems mechanic to the work of aircraft mechanics, aircraft electricians, and sheet metal mechanics (aircraft).

3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; documentation procedures; and other applicable publications and forms.

4. Ability to effect modifications, repairs, or maintenance required.

5. Ability to read and interpret technical orders, microfilm, manufacturers’ specification manuals, parts supply books, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.

6. Ability to operate test panels and ground power equipment such as hydraulic test stands, gas and electric air compressors, and portable rectifiers; and use hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and special tools and instruments.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Organization: OO-ALC

Department / installation: JBSA Randolph Air Force Base

Schedule: Full Time

Travel: Up to 25% Travel possible

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