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This standard is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies, where the work requires substantive knowledge of the airframe and aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, and/or electrical systems and their interrelationships. Some work situations within this series may require varying levels of electronics knowledge. This standard cancels and supersed
Official OPM qualification standards for WG-8852
This standard is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and modification of fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies, where the work requires substantive knowledge of the airframe and aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, and/or electrical systems and their interrelationships. Some work situations within this series may require varying levels of electronics knowledge. This standard cancels and supersedes the Job Grading Standard for Aircraft Mechanic, 8852, issued February 1969.
Military jobs that transition to WG-8852
Direct translation for flight engineer and crew chief experience. FAA A&P certification pathway available.
Moderate match for helicopter systems experience. FAA A&P certification REQUIRED for most positions - military experience alone is insufficient.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
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Typical grades for Federal Wage System positions
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