THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This National Guard position is for a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) Position Description Number D0416000and is part of the FL AASF 2 National Guard.
As a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) WGyou will inspect and troubleshoot aircraft structures such as fuselage tail wings cowlings and stabilizers. Determine the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines. Remove fabricate repair modify and install parts and assemblies such as frames stringers longerons bulkheads beams ribs spars skin cowling brackets fairing stressed and double contour skins using hand or powered tools and a variety of metal working equipment. Fit and trim components to aircraft such as loading gear doors ailerons flaps engine access doors and similar assemblies. Perform fabrication of local manufactured items required for facility support. Work includes layout bending cutting forming and assembling. Devise and calculate patterns employing the principles of triangulation radial and parallel line development. Align component structures and airframe using precision optical measuring instruments plumline and level.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to danger involved in or resulting from: use of powered shop equipment high pressure gas cylinders and high electrical voltage; swiftly activated hydraulic or pneumatic metal aircraft assemblies such as landing gear speed brakes flaps and other components; working near aircraft jet blast heat fuel oil high noise levels icy ramps wet or slippery surfaces of aircraft and work stands. Subject to cuts and burns eye strain and skin irritation from fumes paints and fluids. Works outdoors and indoors.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to climb stand stoop bend stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing 50 pounds and over.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709 and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. First consideration will be given to Category 1.
PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
FLARNG BUS Code NG5022: This position is included in the bargaining unit and eligible for labor organization representation. The current exclusive representative is The Association of Civilian Technicians Chapter 87 and the President is Mr. Michael Ortmayer at
MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted; E4 thru E7.
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:WG-10 must have at least 18 months 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.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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 ( 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.
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