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This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in the repair, modification, overhaul/ recondition, and test of mechanical parts and components removed from fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as control columns, transmissions, gear boxes, landing gear components, clutch assemblies, rotor head assemblies and blades, constant speed drives, mechanical actuators, wheel and rotor brake assemblies, cargo hooks, engine controls, cable tension regulators, accessory drive gear boxes, cargo winches, tu
Federal Wage System Pay
Federal Wage Grade (WG) pay varies by geographic location and is determined by local prevailing wage surveys.
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Official OPM qualification standards for WG-8840
This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in the repair, modification, overhaul/ recondition, and test of mechanical parts and components removed from fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as control columns, transmissions, gear boxes, landing gear components, clutch assemblies, rotor head assemblies and blades, constant speed drives, mechanical actuators, wheel and rotor brake assemblies, cargo hooks, engine controls, cable tension regulators, accessory drive gear boxes, cargo winches, turbine blades, and compressor vanes. The work requires knowledge of the mechanical relationships and operational characteristics of mechanical parts and components being repaired or reworked. The work does not require a substantive knowledge of aircraft systems and their interrelationships.
described at the grade 7 level,
Step-by-step guide to landing a federal aircraft mechanical parts repair position
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
Create a detailed federal resume highlighting your hands-on trade experience, tools and equipment operated, safety training, and specific projects completed. Include hours worked per week.
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Military jobs that transition to WG-8840
Aircraft parts repair pathway.
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Typical grades for Federal Wage System positions
An Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer (WG-8840) repairs, modifies, overhauls, and tests mechanical components removed from fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Work includes repairing control columns, transmissions, gear boxes, landing gear, rotor assemblies, brake systems, and cargo equipment to restore components to serviceable condition using precision tools and specialized equipment.
Federal Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairers receive WG pay with locality adjustments. WG-8840 positions typically range from WG-9 to WG-11 based on component complexity and repair expertise. Specialists working on critical flight components earn higher grades. Check DCPAS wage schedules for your locality rates.
WG-8840 positions require knowledge of aircraft mechanical components, precision measurement, and repair techniques. Candidates must interpret technical data, use machine tools, and restore components to exact specifications. Higher grades require expertise with complex assemblies like transmissions, rotor systems, and flight controls. Security clearances often required.
Yes, military aviation component repair experience transfers directly to WG-8840. Army 15R (AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer), Navy AM (Aviation Structural Mechanic), Air Force 2A5X1, and Marine Corps helicopter mechanics have relevant skills. Your experience overhauling transmissions, rotor systems, and landing gear components is exactly what depot-level repair facilities need.
Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairers advance from WG-9 through WG-11 based on component expertise and repair complexity. Senior repairers handle the most critical safety-of-flight components. Related paths include WG-8852 Aircraft Mechanic for whole-aircraft work. Work Leader (WL) positions supervise component repair shops. Quality Assurance Inspector roles offer alternative advancement.
Search USAJOBS for "Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repair" or "8840" to find positions at aviation depots and component repair facilities. Detail your experience with specific components—transmissions, rotor heads, landing gear assemblies. Include precision measurement skills and machine tool experience. Veterans' preference applies strongly here.
Create a tailored federal resume that meets OPM standards.