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- Must possess and document in detail at least 18 months of experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, setinbottom seams, burredbottom seams, or wired or lock seams
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SHEET METAL MECHANIC - Meridian, MS, United States - Department of the Air Force
Description
Duties As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), WG , you will accomplish the inspection, repair, modification, installation and troubleshooting of sheet metal, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb and other structural materials and components as well as treatment (i.e.
, mechanical and chemical), and painting of missiles, aircraft powered and nonpowered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and monitoring aircraft and equipment washing(1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines
Works directly on the aircraft and its components, fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access doors, panels and other related items
May be required to clear red "X" conditions
(2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin
Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain or restore original strength
Fits and trims components to aircraft such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors and other assemblies
Seals structures to make them pressure, water and weather tight
(3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers
Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metal working equipment
Determines shear and bearing load factors during rivet replacement
Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumatic riveters, special tools and bucking bars
Removes damaged or broken fasteners and receptacles
(4) Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels
Performs metal-to-metal bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs in control surfaces
(5) Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment
Repairs or replaces retaining frames and installs plastic laminated blanks
Designs and constructs forming fixtures
(6) Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications
Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables
(7) Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment
Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling
Devise and calculates patterns employing the principles of triangulation, radial and parallel line development
(8) Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal working equipment, including use of other tools of the trade
Requisitions necessary supplies and equipment for the activity
(9) Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templatesnecessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft,engine, AGE, and other equipment (10) Identifies metal corrosion
Performs necessary testingto identify type corrosion present by examination
(11) Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical proceduresto include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders,buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders,acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosioncontrol processes
(12) Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals afterproper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals
(13) Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes ofhazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents,cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal,treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives
(14) Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment
MILITARY GRADES REQUIREMENTS :
Military Grades:
E1-E6 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT &
NOTES:
1
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
2
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
3
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission
4
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
5
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission
6
Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED:
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES:
Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys
Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a
Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor
b
Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment
c
Include any volunteer work experience in your resume
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.
, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)d
Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources
e
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization
f
Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement
Education No substitution of education for specialized experience
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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