# AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Hiring organization: [Air Force Materiel Command](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/air-force-materiel-command)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/29280118-b0be-4498-ab63-5175310aa160

Listed on Air Force Materiel Command's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Location: Hanscom Afb, MA
- Salary: 38 – 44 USD per hour

## Summary

This is a federal automotive mechanic role responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling vehicles ranging from standard cars to heavy trucks and electric-powered equipment. The position suits someone with hands-on mechanical expertise who can work independently, follow technical specifications, and maintain safety standards in a government workshop environment.

_Our summary, not Air Force Materiel Command's wording._

## Skills named

Electrical Systems

## Required

- Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle defects
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and overhauling major automotive components and systems
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
- Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications

## Nice to have

- Ability to inspect
- Ability to instruct others
- Ability to provide production support
- Ability to lead or supervise
- Experience with electric-powered vehicles

Apply on Air Force Materiel Command's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891572800