Aircraft Maintenance Officer

Position Summary

Our missions and Airmen’s safety rest on the integrity of our aircraft. Our Aircraft Maintenance Officers help keep all of these aircraft in perfect working order.

On top of directing essential maintenance operations, they conduct inspections, coordinate combat support and perform airdrops.

Working across a wide range of aircraft, including fighters, strike fighters and attack planes, their skill set is vital to our continued success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance for working and disabled aircraft and ground equipment.
• Formulate maintenance plans and conduct periodic inspections.
• Coordinate quality assurance through training, budget and resource management.
• Direct aircraft maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing assistance
• Continuing-education opportunities
• World-travel opportunities
• Up to a $10,000 bonus with a three-year contract paid over three years (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of capabilities, limitations and basic operating principles of aircraft systems and components
• Knowledge of theory of flight and airframe construction
• Understanding of transportation, logistics, munitions and other operations related to aircraft maintenance units
• Completion of an AETC in-residence Aircraft Officer Course
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 42

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits.

These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs.

The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower.

All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.