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USAJOBS

$58K/yr

Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating ... The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$78K/yr

... 6. Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are ... temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 5. The incumbent may be ...

USAJOBS

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site

$82K/yr

Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating ... The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary ...

US Department of the Air Force

$58K/yr

Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating ... The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary ...

USAJOBS

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Mcconnell Air Force Base, KS · On-site

$69K/yr

... 6. Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are ... temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 3. The incumbent may be ...

V2X

Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) F18

San Diego, CA · On-site

$29 - $36/hr

Contractor personnel shall rig, adjust, and perform preflight tests on various flight systems ... temporary assignment duty across FRCSW sites throughout the US, and Outside Continental United ...

V2X

Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) F18

San Diego, CA · On-site

$29 - $36/hr

Contractor personnel shall rig, adjust, and perform preflight tests on various flight systems ... temporary assignment duty across FRCSW sites throughout the US, and Outside Continental United ...

Aerotek

F18 Flight Ops - Gen Mech

San Antonio, TX

$35 - $40/hr

F18 Flight Ops - General Mechanic If interested or qualified please contact kenna with aerotek to ... Remove, install, and rig flight controls. * Inspect as CDI or CDQAR and perform functional checks.

TekWissen ®

Mechanical Lab Technician

Austin, TX

$30 - $36/hr

Temporary Assignment Pay Rate: $30.00-$36.00/hr Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce ... force measurement rig. You will not always be given clear procedures and there will be some ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary rig mechanic in the United States is $29.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Rig Mechanic job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,000 per year, or $29.3 per hour.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

USAJOBS

On-site

$58K/yr

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Posted 2 days ago

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is: the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC with little to no supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of the make-up, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies including, but not limited to fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
  2. Knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies such as ejection seats, nuclear shielding, or similar self-contained systems.
  3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
  4. Knowledge of supply procedures, applicable publications, tools, equipment and material accounting, security, and documentation procedures.
  5. Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources. Skill in reading and understanding instructions, schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges.
  6. Ability to rig, operationally test, and/or troubleshoot systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system should be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
  • This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
  • The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.
  • This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
  • The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
  • The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. Performs uncommon tours of duty.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lbs and over). Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over). Reaching above the shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of standing are approximately 4 Hours/day. Hours of repeated bending are approximately 4 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of special purpose and/or motor vehicles. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (with or without aid permitted). If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in hangar areas, outdoors, in aircraft, and sometimes in hazardous noise areas. Exposed to extremes in heat, cold, humidity and inclement weather. Must work in confined areas and in awkward positions. Exposed to bodily fluids, dirt, grease, and aircraft fluids (oil, hydraulic, fuel, sealants, solvents, and hazardous fluids and gases). Potentially exposed to Hydrazine, Halon, and/or composites and Low Observable (LO). Subject to cuts, bruises, muscle strain, and injury from falls off scaffolds, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. May be exposed to intake suction and hot exhaust blast. Working closely with others. Working alone.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

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