Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)
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Job Location:
Universal City, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 66909 - 78012
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan lay out fabricate modify repair assemble and install complex aircraft sheet metal parts items and assemblies that have combined straight and curved edges of irregular curves and planes.
- Plans and lays out work from blueprints sketches drawings specifications and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures which have combined straight and curved edges and irregular angles planes and curves.
- Examines aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks breaks holes bulges dents and loose or missing rivets.
- Uses and maintains tools. Uses basic hand and power tools such as hammers chisels hand snips band and circle saws squaring shears seamers bar folders brakes and stakes.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials
- May be required to work shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
- Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier items.
- Physical exertion is moderate and includes prolonged standing; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching lifting and bending while using hand and powered tools.
- Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.
- Work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Valid drivers license is required.
- This position has a limited area of consideration to Command-wide (AETC).
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade e.g. stainless steel magnesium and alloys; and of advanced shop mathematics and principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development to calculate and scribe patterns involving combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves angles and planes.
2. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards regulations and requirements.
3. Skill in planning laying out work in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal parts and components that have combined straight and curved edges and irregular angles planes and curves; in using complicated measuring instruments such as protractors; calipers; snap ring height depth dial and screw pitch gauges; and other hand measuring devices; and in using a wide variety of hand and power tools such as crimping burring turning and bending machines and soldering and welding machines.
4. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints diagrams sketches and technical specifications.
5. Ability to examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks breaks holes bulges dents and loose or missing rivets and determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength; and to make repairs by manufacturing and installing new parts and reinforcing patching and replacing defective parts.
6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier items. Physical exertion is moderate and includes prolonged standing; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching lifting and bending while using hand and powered tools. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside and is subjected to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines and to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts bruises falls and burns. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Aircraft Parts
- Aircraft Systems
- Avaition
- Airframe
- Functional Components
- Service Aircraft
- Safety Management
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft Structures
- technical manuals
- Torque Wrenches
- fuel systems
