Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Position Overview

Building our aircraft comes down to the details. However minute, each part serves a purpose and must be in perfect working condition before flight. It’s your duty as an Aircraft Metals Technology specialist to create and maintain these essential parts. From repairs to final fitting, you’ll fabricate and custom fit these metal components to make sure all our aircraft are ready to successfully complete their missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform precision grinding and remove poisonous and corrosive deposits
  • Make templates, draw working sketches, consult shop drawings and select materials
  • Use calipers, micrometers and gauges to measure worn or defective parts
  • Inspect and maintain hand tools and metal-crafting machinery

Benefits & Perks

  • Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Food and housing assistance
  • Continuing-education opportunities
  • World-travel opportunities
  • Up to a $10,000 bonus with a six-year contract (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)

Required Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED with 15 college credits
  • Mechanical ASVAB requirements
  • Knowledge of metal repair and fabrication process
  • Normal depth perception
  • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits. These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs. The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower. All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.

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