Job #: 26-026
Status: AGR
Location: Madison
Closing Date: 01/09/2026

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

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-026 ANG
OPENING DATE: 16 December 2025
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 09 January 2026
POSITION TITLE: Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Mechanic
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 2A7X3
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: 3 Skill Level
MINIMUM GRADE: E3
MAXIMUM GRADE: E6
UNIT/LOCATION: 115^th Maintenance Squadron
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to anyone eligible to join the WI ANG AGR program

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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Assembles and repairs structural and LO parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity and LO qualities. Assesses damage to aircraft structural components and LO coatings. Applies LO materials and coatings to aircraft. Assesses damage impacts to aircraft signatures. Performs assembly and repair on aircraft structures using special fasteners and adhesives. Inspects standard structural and LO repairs to ensure compliance with technical data specifications. Advises on structural and LO repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural and LO integrity. Ensures aircraft component weight and balance is maintained. Inspects repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. Manufactures jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds. Uses metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. Fabricates, repairs, and assembles cable and tubing assemblies for aerospace weapon systems and AGE/(SE). Maintains and inspects tools and equipment. Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools. Ensures lockout and tagout procedures are accomplished prior to performing shop equipment maintenance. Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards. Paints aircraft, missiles, and (SE). Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures. Applies corrosion protective and LO coatings. Applies aircraft paint schemes and markings. Removes Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) by sanding, scraping, or pulling using manual or powered methods. Fabricates repair parts from RAM utilizing cutting tools and adheres them to aircraft surfaces and fasteners using vacuum bags, fixtures, and other pressure-inducing processes. Applies scrim material to RAM and aircraft surfaces in preparation for RAM cover strip installation. Installs RAM cover strips to panel and skin gaps. Applies RAM pastes to aircraft surface gaps, voids, and sand/skives to ensure required contours. Repairs low-observable treatments on polycarbonate transparencies using edge sealing compounds, adhesives, primers, and conductive films. Performs repair actions to ceramic RAM coatings associated with engine hot areas and adjacent fairings using grit blasters and approved high temperature curing equipment. Inspects structures and components and determines operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy. Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems. Removes finishes and treatments by sanding, scraping, cutting, gouging, and pulling, using manual and powered methods. Sands surface finishes to specified depths and widths to prepare them for proper reapplication of finishes using manual and powered methods. Determines extent of damage and/or scope of task and performs finish and treatment removal tasks accordingly. Removes panel, door, and skin fasteners to gain access to aircraft interior and replaces fasteners following maintenance. Cleans aircraft exterior surfaces and gaps to prepare them for filler treatments, fairing materials, and other follow-on maintenance. Mixes multi-part adhesives, sealants, fillers, fairing materials, and organic topcoats. Uses maintainer-fabricated enclosures with environmental control units, heaters, and climate control equipment to stabilize repair sites. Applies, sands, and skives fillers and fairing materials to specifications for waviness, step condition, and aerodynamic smoothness. Applies organic low-observable topcoats and rain erosion materials using spray equipment, brushes, and rollers. Uses ambient and accelerated cure processes to cure adhesives, sealants, fillers, fairing materials, and organic topcoats. Uses planform alignment procedures to determine proper repair angles and dimensions for low observable finishes and treatments. Inspects coatings, structures, and components to determine operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective actions. Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Uses Portable Maintenance Aids and automated maintenance systems. Evaluates structural damage to aircraft structures or items and applies appropriate repair procedures to include application of adhesive films, prepregs, foam, and tape, and scarfing, layup, vacuum bagging, and accelerated curing techniques. Performs inspection and repair procedures for graphite Bismaleimide resin, graphite epoxy woven fabric, and uni-directional assemblies to include the use of adhesive film, foam, tape, scarfing, lay-up, and bagging techniques associated with hot bonders. Selects core materials to complete repairs, makes templates to use as patterns, and assures proper ply orientation and de-bulking. Selects bond form and prepares tools; lay-up; mixes and applies two-part adhesives and sealants; installs temperature monitoring devices; cures adhesives; and otherwise completes repairs. Specifies curing process/specification to autoclave/curing oven operator for the part to be cured. Removes completed items from bond forms after the cure cycle. Inspects final assembly for visual damage or flaws. Inspects structures and components and determines operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: aircraft and LO construction features; identification and characteristics of aerospace materials; repair of coating, LO materials, metal, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite/advanced composite structural components; shop drawing and sheet metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of coatings, LO materials and metals; application of protective coatings, LO materials, and markings; proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints; and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

Education. N/A

Training. N/A

Other. 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. 3.5.2.1. Current special access for the specific weapon system program (F-22, F-35, B-2 or and/or B-21) is required IAW AFI 16-701, The US Air Force Special Programs, for assigned MDS. Specialty requires routine access to Tier 3 (T3) information, systems, or similar classified environment. Completion of a current T3 Investigation required IA DoDM 5200.02, AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, is mandatory. Reinvestigation must be opened prior to expiration of current investigation. 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.

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 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 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.