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Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

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Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

Job #: 26-020
Status: AGR
Location: Madison
Closing Date: 01/14/2026

Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-020 ANG
TECHNICIAN ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER: 26-044
OPENING DATE: 16 December 2025
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 14 January 2026
POSITION TITLE: Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic (Egress)
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 2A6X3 (Trainees Accepted)
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: Entry
MINIMUM GRADE: E3
MAXIMUM GRADE: E5
UNIT/LOCATION: 115th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current On-Board AGR members at the 115th Fighter Wing. “P” coded AGRs not eligible.

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

  1. Initial tours will be 4 years. Follow-on tour lengths may be from 1 to 6 years per ANGI 36-101.
  2. Non AGR Person receiving a federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
  3. Must meet the physical requirements of DAFMAN 36-2905, prior to being placed on AGR tour.
  4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
  5. Military grade will not exceed the maximum authorized grade on the unit manning document.
  6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
  7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory
    Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal
    Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101
    and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
  8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months.
    TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
  9. Hiring of an E-8/9 or O4+ is contingent on controlled grade availability.
  10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous
    Reserve Component AGR tour.
  11. Must meet additional mandatory requirements for AFSC entry on attachment 4 of AFECD.
    A. Must be able to lift more than 100 LBS
    B. ASVAB requirements: M ≥ 56
    C. PULHES: 333131

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Advises on and solves installation, maintenance, and repair problems by studying schematic and technical publications. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective action. Implements maintenance and safety policies for egress systems and integral egress system components to include personnel parachute assemblies and survival kits. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on egress systems. Removes, installs, and modifies egress systems. Ensures egress explosive cartridge activated devices (CAD), pressure activated devices (PAD), and EEDS are safe or de-armed prior to performing maintenance. Performs operational and functional tests of egress systems, subsystems, and components using test equipment and test kits. Applies corrosion control procedures to escape systems
and related components. Operates and maintains related SE. Uses maintenance information systems (MIS) to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database. Performs integrity inspections of the escape system. Inspects egress systems, subsystems, and components for safety, security, and serviceability.
Inspects and determines serviceability of CAD, PAD and EED devices based on shelf and service life limits. Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to federal and local environmental standards.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical principles applying to aircrew egress systems; concepts and application of applicable maintenance directives; and using and interpreting schematic drawings, and technical publications.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science or mathematics is desirable.

Training. For award of AFSC 2A633, completion of a basic aircrew egress system maintenance course is mandatory.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For entry into this specialty: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. See attachment 4 for additional entry requirements. For award and retention of these AFSCs, must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

  • Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
  • NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be provided even if already AGR; must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
  • Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary, SURF or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
  • Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format
  • AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a “3”, a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted. Contact your Medical Group to obtain your AF Form 422. A working copy will be accepted to show the process has been started if most current 422 is not within 12 months of the closing date. This is used to verify PULHES and medical readiness.
  • SF 181- (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is required for packet. However, completion is voluntary. Please see further instructions on the form.
  • All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

  1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
  2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
  3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt LaChance michelle.lachance@us.af.mil and MSgt Aagerup at cody.aagerup.1@us.af.mil. Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3131 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.

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