AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Read straight from Department of the Air Force's careers page, verified 6d ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
LocationRobins AFB, Georgia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentWR-ALC
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live6d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
Must be able to install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems
Should complete Aviation Maintenance (A&P) Training from an accredited Vocational/Technical College or University or related Military technical training
U.S. citizenship required
Must be of legal working age
Benefits
Disabled veteran leave
Summary
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service’s “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here.
Duties
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Performs troubleshooting on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.
Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.
Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with
aircraft maintenance and repair.
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a
safe and clean work area.
Qualifications
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here**.
WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
Ideal Candidate:
Should complete Aviation Maintenance (A&P) Training from an accredited Vocational/Technical College or University or related Military technical training.
Must be able to install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems.**
How you will be evaluated
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Required documents
Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
How to apply
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Other information
Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences.
Benefits
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.