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

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-051 ANG
TECHNICIAN ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER: 26-162
OPENING DATE: 25 Mar 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 23 Apr 2026
POSITION TITLE: Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 2A6X2 (Trainees Accepted)
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: 3 Skill Level
MINIMUM GRADE: E3
MAXIMUM GRADE: E5
UNIT/LOCATION: 115th Maintenance Squadron
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current On-Board AGR members at the 115th Fighter Wing

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.
    1. Must be able to lift more than 50 LBS
    2. ASVAB requirements: M ≥ 47 and E ≥ 46
    3. PULHES: 333132

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE. Inspects, tests, and operates AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE accessories and components. Stencils and marks AGE. Services equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air. Operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE towing vehicles. Maintains vehicle forms. Provides dispatch service for AGE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs AGE. Evaluates and performs troubleshooting on AGE before assigning repair action. Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions. Prepares AGE for storage, shipment, and mobility deployment. Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. Uses automated maintenance system to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. Analyzes and repairs ground support equipment using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers and hand tools. Maintains AGE external fuel and grounding systems. Performs battery serviceability checks. Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards. Plans and organizes AGE maintenance activities. Establishes production controls and standards. Interprets and implements policy directives and instructions pertaining to maintenance, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. Determines resource requirements, including facilities, training, equipment, and supplies. Inspects maintenance activities, evaluates resource use, and recommends corrective actions. Determines equipment serviceability criteria when it does not exist.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: principles of electricity, electronics, general mechanics, heating, refrigeration, pneumatics, hydraulics, and reciprocating and turbine engines; troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and modifying equipment; use of automated maintenance systems; application of maintenance management techniques; interpretation of maintenance directives, technical publications, drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics; and proper identification, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science and industrial arts is desirable.

Training. For award of AFSC 2A632, completion of the AGE initial skills 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. Must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations 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 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 Donais at jennifer.donais@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.