SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 5) (2 Vacancies)

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IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION Open to employees of the 185th ARW of the Iowa Air National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day).

LOCATION: 185th ARW, Sioux City, IA In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM 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 3806 10 - Applicant must have the following experience: 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. Major Duties:

As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 5) (2 Vacancies), WG-3806-10, you will perform the following duties.

Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made.

Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies.

Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers. May be required to clear red "X" conditions.

Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft, engine, AGE, and other equipment.

Works from blueprints, technical orders diagrams, and work orders.

Works directly on the aircraft and its components, fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access doors, panels and other related items.

Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels.

Performs metal-to metal bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs in control surfaces. Repairs cracks in aircraft skin.

Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain or restore original strength.

Fits and trims components to aircraft such as aircraft panels, control surfaces, flaps access doors and other assemblies. Seals structures to make them pressure, water and weather tight.

Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications. Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables.

Identifies metal corrosion. Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures.

Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as acids and caustics for passivation and etching, to protect metal from oxidation.

Performs such functions as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials.

Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals.

Operates and maintains aircraft paint booths in accordance with applicable manuals and directives. Operates and maintains stencil and decal equipment. Operates the wash rack.

Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with the monthly and weekly maintenance plan.

May conduct training on proper methods and procedures of wash rack operations. Assists in aircraft movement activities such as towing and jacking. Performs other duties as assigned. T5217