SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) in the MRO Production Department 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION, and includes the following: 1) Accomplishing aircraft sheet metal mechanic duties, which include repairs and fabrications on various aircrafts; 2) Performing metal repair, fabrication, planning, laying out, designing, assembling, and dissembling of aircraft and associated components; 3) Utilizing techniques and/or methods to assemble metal systems for assigned aircraft; 4) Utilizing the ability to recognize size bolts, screws, rivets, and all fasteners associated with the aircraft trade; 5) Analyzing and troubleshooting aircraft metal structures and components to determine repairs or replacements; 6) Assisting in the development of solutions for metal fabrication, repair and modification issues; 7) Serving as a technical expert for sheet metal repairs and modifications for aircraft systems and associated components; 8) Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blue prints, and schematics for aircraft sheet metal work; and 9) Assisting in mentoring and training for lower level mechanics and personnel in support of agency goals and objectives.

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:

• You will independently perform the full range of aircraft sheet metal mechanic duties, including the most complex repairs and fabrications on various aircraft types.
• 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 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 mentoring other artisans at the same or lower level.
• You will accomplish other duties assigned.