SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted: March 3, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
California
Salary
$40.56 - $47.31
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of mechanics in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems like flight controls and hydraulics at a naval facility in California.
You'll guide your crew through daily tasks, ensure safety, and solve technical issues to keep production on track.
It's a great fit for experienced aircraft mechanics who enjoy supervising others and have strong hands-on skills in troubleshooting and repairs.
You will serve as an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC LEADER in the MRO Production Group of Fleet Readiness Southwest of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
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 Lead or Supervise and includes performing common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Inspect, analyze, assess and determine the condition of some aircraft system components; 2) Demonstrating proper trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions, and giving instructions on the use of power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments, and safety devices; 3) Reading and interpreting blueprints, job orders, specifications, and maintenance instructions; 4) Troubleshooting systems, disassembling components/systems, and determining required repairs; and 5) Performing complete operational systems check of aircraft mechanical systems.
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. Major Duties:
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