SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Description:

You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) in the MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER WEST DET FALLON.

Requirements:

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION while performing the following tasks: (1) Coordinating complex and advanced metal repair, fabrication, planning, laying out, designing, assembling/dissembling of aircraft and aircraft components; (2) Constructing, assembling and installing irregular items/systems; (3) Applying knowledge of all techniques used to assemble metal systems, and ability to recognize size bolts, screws, rivets, and all fasteners associated with aircraft trade; (4) Utilizing wide variety of complicated hand and power tools as well as precision measuring instruments and working to tolerances as close as .003 of an inch; (5) Reading and interpreting complex blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics of item to be repaired; (6) Devising complex templates/patterns into shapes (e.g. rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, etc.); (7) Employing developmental processes such geometry, radial, parallel lines, trigonometry, and other shop mathematics to design parts.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.