COMPOSITE FABRICATOR Title 32

As a COMPOSITE FABRICATOR - Title 32 WGyou will provide on/off aircraft equipment maintenance for the LO systems and structures.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Improves modifies fabricates and designs repairs for low observable assemblies sub-assemblies and components ensuring proper weight to strength ratios are met and maintains structural and low observable integrity requirements including associated aircraft structural composites.

2. Performs a variety of extensive evaluations of weapons systems using a variety of complex tools and assessment equipment to assess that the proper radar cross section (RCS) signature according to the associated technical order data mission requirements and other policy regulations instructions and guidance.

3. Performs repair application and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft powered and non-powered AGE (aerospace ground equipment). Identifies metal corrosion.

4. Collects compiles and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling statistical analysis trending and historical record. Performs data searches and reports findings as directed.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-3 through E-7
*Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A7X3
***Trainees will be accepted***

Conditions of Employment:

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Must be able to consistently use required PPE and safety equipment.
• Must have the capability to lift carry push or otherwise handle items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Must complete the hazmat certification within six months of employment and complete hazmat recertification every two years.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

***Trainees will be accepted***

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the WG-10 level you must have at least 12 months of specialized experiences in the inspection repair modification removal installation troubleshooting and data documentation of B-2 F-22 and/or F-35 aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures. The applicant must have the competencies to work LO aircraft designs and structures. Experienced in conducting testing procedures prevention of metal corrosion and material failure. Skilled in applying RCS signature reduction techniques and design elements and skilled in the use of various complex tools and equipment. The applicant must have the working knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing tempering and normalizing); along with composite and LO material characteristics and experienced in selecting proper materials for repair actions. Must have a working knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance and proper mitigation procedures such as decontamination and housekeeping. Skilled in assembling and repairing aircraft parts and components using specialized fasteners classified adhesives and advanced composites. The applicant must have the working knowledge of assigned computer systems such as IMIS IMS ALIS SAS and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning technical instruction and maintenance documentation. Competent in identifying proper repair materials using engineering drawings to ensure correct radar band frequency is being mitigated. Skilled in verifying materials that match engineering drawings using reflecto-meter probes. Experienced and skilled in fabricating repair parts from RAM cutting tools and adhering these parts to aircraft surfaces and fasteners using vacuum bags fixtures and other pressure inducing processes. Skilled and experienced in applying scrim (gauze- like) materials to RAM and aircraft surfaces in preparation for RAM cover strip installation. Experiences included installing RAM cover strips to panel and skin gaps; applying RAM pastes to aircraft surface gaps voids and gouges; sanding and skiving RAM and RAM pastes to required aircraft contours; and repairing LO treatments on polycarbonate transparencies using edge sealing compounds adhesives primers and conductive films.