Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)

Duties

Summary

Its primary purpose is to 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.

Responsibilities

(1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines.

(2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin.

(3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers.

(4) Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels.

(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.

This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

10

• Job family (Series)

  3806 Sheet Metal Mechanic

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  Open to Air Force, AF Reserves, and Air Nat'l Guard military mbrs only

  Must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.

  Must submit vMPF Rip/Data Verification Rip with application

  Refer to Required Documents section for additional details and links

  Must possess at least the minimum ASVAB score listed for Qualification

  May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

  Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

  EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).

  The Selected applicant must complete an "I-9, Employment Verification", "OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment", and a "Declaration of Relatives in the Wyoming Military Department" prior to the appointment date.

  Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.

  Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.

  Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive

  Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).

  Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

  PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.

  Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a

  Technician.

  Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  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.

  Qualifications

  MILITARY GRADE

  Min: E2/Amn

  Max: E5/SSgt

  Enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (E5/SSgt) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeZ2

  Applicants' under or those over-grade, without a written demotion statement of understanding, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

  DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

  Work involves the fabrication, modification, repair, assembly, and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies. Metals include but are not restricted to galvanized and black iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, stainless steel, copper, and brass sheets, lead alloys and bronze.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  Must possess 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:

  WG-08

  Must possess at least 12 months of experience or training planning, manufacturing, and installing cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastening. Experience cutting and forming by using basic hand and powered tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, squaring shears, seamers, bar folders, breaks, and stakes. Experience assembling parts by seaming, bolting, screwing, riveting, tacking, spot-welding, or soldering. Experience demonstrating a basic understanding of using measuring instruments.WG-10

  Must possess at least 18 months of experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams. Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment. 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.

  NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
  MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
  COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:

  Enlisted: 2A7X3

  Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A7X3, Aircraft Structural Maintenance.
  Enlisted 2A7X3ASVAB Requirements:

  Must possess a minimum score of "47" on the Mechanical portion of the ASVAB.

  Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333132.

  Must be able to lift 60 lbs. unassisted.

  DRIVER'S LICENSE:

  Must possess a valid state's driver's license.

  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  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 (www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)

  The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, 15 February 2018, is available at:

  https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WYMD335MPP15Feb18.pdf

  Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

  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.

  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume which includes:

  • Your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
  • A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
  • Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
  • List all pertinent civilian and military experiences
  • Describe your duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  Cover Letter - Optional
  Evaluation Reports Current technicians - Provide last Performance Appraisal (Only Part C - Performance Rating Summary is needed) Drill Status Members - Provide last Enlisted Performance Report (EPR)
  Records Review

  • US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
  • Air Force Reserves members, if you are unable to obtain a vMPF Rip, submit a Data Verification Record with application.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help

This job is open to

• National Guard & Reserves

  Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Only current members of the Air Force, Reserves or Air Nat'l Guard as of the closing date will be considered for this vacancy.