SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32)

Duties

As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32), WG-3806-5/8/10, you will accomplish the inspection, repair, modification, installation and troubleshooting of sheet metal, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb and other structural materials and components as well as treatment (i.e., mechanical and chemical), and painting of missiles, aircraft powered and nonpowered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and monitoring aircraft and equipment washing.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Inspect aircraft and determine the nature and extent of structural repairs using applicable technical orders.
• Repair cracks in aircraft skin, fabricate and fit patches, and seal structures to ensure pressure, water, and weather tightness.
• Troubleshoot structural repair situations on fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers using hand and powered tools.
• Inspect damage or deterioration and determine repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and honeycomb assemblies.
• Remove corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures and treat metals with appropriate chemical processes.
• Work from blueprints, technical orders, diagrams, and work orders to perform fabrication, repair, and installation tasks.
• Determine shear and bearing load factors to perform correct rivet replacement using technical guidance.
• Prepare and design layouts, dies, jigs, and templates required to carry out fabrication, repair, and modification of aircraft and equipment.
• Identify metal corrosion, perform testing to determine type, and apply required treatment in accordance with technical publications.
• Ensure all work assignments are completed in accordance with technical data, applicable manuals, and established procedures.
• Manufacture and ensure metal tubing, conduits, and cables are fabricated and tested per drawings and specifications.
• Perform fabrication of locally manufactured items involving layout, bending, cutting, forming, and assembling.
• Devise and calculate patterns using principles of triangulation, radial line development, and parallel line development.
• Prepare and design layout of parts and assemblies prior to fabrication or repair actions.
• Align and balance component structures and airframes using levels, measuring instruments, and geometric layout principles.
• Remove, form, fit, and install skins and assemblies using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metal-working equipment.
• Install various types of aircraft rivets and fasteners using pneumatic riveters, bucking bars, and special tools.
• Set up and operate power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, and portable powered tools.
• Apply protective coatings, markings, and decals using spray equipment, brushes, and specialized applicators.
• Use powered sanders, buffers, brushes, grinders, bead blasters, and chemical agents to perform corrosion control.
• Remove, repair, modify, and install aircraft parts and assemblies such as frames, stringers, bulkheads, ribs, spars, panels, and access doors.
• Remove damaged or broken fasteners and receptacles and replace them with correct aircraft fasteners.
• Perform metal-to-metal bonding and repair delaminated surfaces and core materials in aircraft control surfaces.
• Fit and trim components such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps, and access panels to ensure proper alignment.
• Assist in training personnel, perform wash-rack operations, and support readiness exercises involving assembly or disassembly of components.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application, but will be required if selected for appointment.
• Indefinite position/temporary promotion/may become permanent.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SSgt & May not exceed the rank of TSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WG-10 Level - MUST possess specializedexperience or training in advanced planning, layout, and construction of sheet metal items involving irregular angles, curves, and complex development methods. Experience using more advanced shop tools and equipment such as slip-roll forming machines, box-and-pan brakes, crimpers, and beading machines. Experience working with aircraft-grade metals and honeycomb structure. Experience applying complex shop mathematics, pattern development, and precision measurements to evaluate damage and perform high-tolerance fabrication and repair. WG-08 Level - MUST possess specializedexperience or training in planning, layout, and construction of sheet metal items with dovetailed, set-in-bottom, burred-bottom, wired, or lock seams. Experience using more complicated shop tools and powered equipment; experience working with metals such as stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys. Experience applying mathematical calculations and measuring instruments to fabricate, install, or repair sheet metal components. WG-05 Level - MUST possess specializedexperience or training that has provided 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Additional information

• 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 ( ).

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