Department of the Air Force

ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Full time

ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Salary Range: $82729 - $96524 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

  • 1.Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices. 2.Performs surveillance inspection duties IAW TO 11A-1-10 on all munitions stock, issued and returned custody munitions, and inspects and certifies munitions residue and Munitions Potentially Presenting Explosives Hazard (MPPEH) turned-in to the stock record account to determine serviceability, potential hazards, and accountability. Responsible for the reliability surveillance inspection, preservation, serviceability, marking, packaging, shipping/receiving and service/shelf-life management program requirements for munitions. 3. Assembles/Disassembles, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance. Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspection. 4. Implements management controls for munitions assets, records munitions transactions, and manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisition, and disposition of munitions. Munitions control is the focal point for planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling munitions activities. 5. Warehouses munitions stocks, maintains storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support. Stores, handles, and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons, countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C WG-6600 Aircraft Overhaul Family QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) for the WG-6600 Aircraft Overhaul Family https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-6600. 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. 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. Ability to do the work of an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic, WG-6641-10, without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT). 2. Comprehensive knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, explosive safety, security, inspection, storage, accountability, transportation regulations/rules, practices, procedures, principles and policies. Knowledge and ability to operate automated and manual computer systems operations including the ASPR, AMST, MIS, TMRS, AF MC2, JHCS, WEBFLIS. Ability to troubleshoot, and perform general maintenance on assigned MMHE supporting repair, replacement and TCTO compliance; includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles. 3. Knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, perform testing, and install a variety of aircraft, demolition, and base defense ordnance systems containing a number of interrelated devices related to more complex ordnance equipment, multi-component devices and complete round weapon systems. Completes overhaul and final alignment on All Up Round (AUR) and complex weapon systems. Modifies, tests and performs TCTO actions on a variety of support/test equipment, sub-assemblies, and complete round/AURs. 4. Ability to read and autonomously interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work. Skilled in use, principles, concepts and methodology of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades, general maintenance practices, repair capability and skill to apply the data. 5. Knowledge, experience and skill to work independently and make independent judgment/decisions related to accepted maintenance shop practices, processes, and procedures within the framework of oral or written instructions. Perform, plan, crew chief and carry out work assignments utilizing appropriate technical references, suitable tools, equipment, and materials required to complete the assigned tasks. 6. Capability to develop, plan, organize and train to the Combat Munitions Training (CMT) program encompassing resources requirements, developed lesson plans, CFETP and AFQTP requirements and schedules/conducts specialized AFSC training. Knowledge in performing configuration changes, and deviation from standard work practices to obtain dimensional accuracy, system performance, or equipment reliability using expertise, focused attention and visual coordination. Proficiency to plan and lay out the repair sequence, and complete the modification, repair, and installation of ordnance in the SRAN inventory. 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. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: (1) This is an ART position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA) weekends. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Applicants for ART positions must currently be a member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and eligible to join the Air Force Reserves. (2) The incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. (3) This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under The Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. (4) This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. (5) 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. (6) Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement. (7) The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. (8) Performs other duties as assigned. (9) TDS, 8/19/2020: If the position has been identified as "Mission Essential" (ME), the following statement must be added to Other Significant Facts area of the PD: "IAW DoD I 3020.42, the position has been locally designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release."

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/06/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12949667 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. 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. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-06