SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Domestic Def Ind Base Facilities & Major Range/Test Facilities Base in DOD. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Duties

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• You will assess damaged parts to determine the sequence of operations necessary to affect repairs or replacements.
• You will work from technical drawings, directives, manuals, and other written or verbal instructions to complete sheet metal work.
• You will use hand or power tools to make replacement parts for aircraft structural and skin sections.
• You will assist with training and/or mentoring other artisans at the same or lower level.
• You will comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• You will maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must take and pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• You may be required to participate in a medical surveillance for noise and sight.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You may be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• You may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis including overtime.
• Must obtain and maintain all required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including :

1) Performing complex and advanced metal repair, fabrication, planning, laying out, designing, and assembling/dissembling aircraft and aircraft components;

2) Applying knowledge of the characteristics and properties metals (i.e. stainless steel, magnesium, honeycomb) used in the trade;

3) Utilizing techniques and methods to assemble metal systems and utilizing the ability to recognize size bolts, screws, rivets, and all fasteners associated with aircraft trade;

4) Using a wide variety of complicated hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring instruments and working to tolerances as close as .03 of an inch;

5) Reading and interpreting complex blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics of items to be repaired;

6) Devising complex templates/patterns into shapes (i.e. rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, etc.);

7) Employing developmental processes such as geometry, radial, parallel lines, trigonometry, and other shop mathematics to design parts. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

The position often requires irregular hours.

This position requires evening and weekend work.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Physical exertion requires heavy lifting and carrying objects up to 45lbs. Any weight to be lifted in excess of 40lbs will not be attempted unaided.

Subject to various noise levels which continuously exceeds 85 DBA. Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 DBA and double protection is required for levels over 105 DBA.

Eye protection is required in hazardous areas in the form of approved safety glasses with side shield, goggles and face shield.

This position normally works at ground level and may require climbing which could exceed heights of 20 feet or more.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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