Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) (Temp-Indef) (Title 32)

MAJOR DUTIES: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32) WG-3806-8/10 you will:

• 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.
• 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 metal working equipment.
• Installs heads up regular heat treated high shear and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners using pneumatic riveters special tools and bucking bars.
• Aligns and balances component structures and airframe 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.
• Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and
  specifications.
• Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment.
• Work includes layout bending cutting forming and assembling.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. T
• Applies protective coatings markings and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals.
• 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.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises.
• 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 Rank: Enlisted (Max Grade: E5)

Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• 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.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: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 ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL.

Specialized Experience WG-08 -
Have specialized experience 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 ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL.

Specialized Experience WG-10 -
Have specialized experience 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 ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL.