SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. 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. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will assess damaged parts to determine the sequence of operations necessary for sheet metal repairs or replacements. You will remove fixed sheet metal and composite structures from aircraft and disassemble structural and non-structural metal and composite components. You will use hand or power tools to make replacement parts for aircraft structural and skin sections. You will work from technical drawings, directives, manuals, and other written or verbal instructions to complete sheet metal work. You will comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures. You will assist with training and/or mentoring other artisans at the same or lower level.
What you need to qualify
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 such as: Performing a variety of complex and advanced metal repair, fabrication, plan, layout and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components. Working from technical directives, drawings, manuals and other written or verbal instructions and assists equivalent and lower-graded employees. Removing fixed sheet metal and composite structures from aircraft, disassembles structural and non-structural metal and composite components. Utilizing the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade, e.g., stainless steel, magnesium, honeycomb. Applying methods used to assemble metal systems, including complex assembly joints, hems, and edges; AND Receiving assignments, general instructions or work orders from their supervisor. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.
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