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.

I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Performing complex and advanced metal repair, fabrication, planning, laying out, designing, and assembling/dissembling aircraft and aircraft components; 2) Applying knowledge of the characteristics and properties metals (i.e.

stainless steel, magnesium, honeycomb) used in the trade; 3) Utilizing techniques and methods to assemble metal systems and utilizing the ability to recognize size bolts, screws, rivets, and all fasteners associated with aircraft trade; 4) Using a wide variety of complicated hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring instruments and working to tolerances as close as .03 of an inch; 5) Reading and interpreting complex blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics of items to be repaired; 6) Devising complex templates/patterns into shapes (i.e.

rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, etc.); and 7) Employing developmental processes such as geometry, radial, parallel lines, trigonometry, and other shop mathematics to design parts.

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 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 use hand or power tools to make replacement parts for aircraft structural and skin sections.
• 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/or mentoring other artisans at the same or lower level.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.