Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)

• 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 redX conditions.
• 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.
• 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 metalworking equipment.
• Aligns and balances component structures and air frame using precision measuring instruments and levels. Performs metal-to-metal bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs in control surfaces.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares and designs layout dies jigs and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft engine AGE and other equipment. Works from blueprints technical orders diagrams and work orders.
• Identifies metal corrosion. Performs necessary testing to identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines in accordance with applicable technical publications. Ensures that work assignments received from supervisor or maintenance control are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to 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 corrosion control processes. Treats metal with chemical procedures such as acids and caustics for passivation and etching to protect metal from oxidation. Performs such functions as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials.
• Applies protective coatings markings and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals. Uses conventional paint spray equipment electrostatic spray equipment brushes and special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings.
• Identifies blends stores controls and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids caustics alcohols solvents cleaners primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives.
• May operate the wash rack. Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with the monthly and weekly maintenance plan. May conduct training on proper methods and procedures of wash rack operations.
• May assist in training of drill status guard members and in maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders regulations manuals and local directives.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue/duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operator maintenance of facilities and equipment or serve a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Air force skill classification directives statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training education certifications experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible Military Assignment:
ENLISTED: E4
COMPATIBLE DAFSC: 2A7X3

*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members grade and component of the armed forces maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- 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.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
-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.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading EDUCATION. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must possess 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.