SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) in the FLEET READINESS CENTER MID ATLANTIC of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA.

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: 1) Performing metal repair and modifying aircraft sheet metal structures and components; 2) Fabricating, assembling, and repairing aircraft structures utilizing sheet metal materials; 3) Examining the extent of damage to determine sequence of operations necessary to affect repairs or replacements; 4) Operating complex hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan breaks to repair sheet metal components; and 5) Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, etc.

to perform repair of sheet metal components . I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

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 verify repairs and structural soundness of aircraft through blueprints and sketches.
• You will operate hand or power machines (e.g., sliproll forming machines, box or pan brakes, shears, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, crimpers, beading machines) to accomplish maintenance or repair tasks.
• You will disassemble, modify, repair, and assemble structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and aircraft components.
• You will calculate and scribe patterns for the fabrication of metal parts to be used in conjunction with industrial equipment and components.
• You will determine manpower needs or material requirements based on projected sheet metal work.