SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic Leader in the Aviation Maintenance/Material 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE 1.) Leading a team in sheet metal maintenance and repair of aircraft fuselage and component structures within a Depot-level Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) environment.

2.) A comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of the CH-53 Type/Model/Series aircraft is mandatory. 3.) Work independently to plan and delegate work, make sound technical decisions, and exercise initiative.

4.) Instructing subordinates in proper maintenance practices, inspecting all work to ensure it conforms to requirements, and providing objective feedback.

5.) Ability to identify aircraft discrepancies, determine methods and labor cost for repair, and proficiency in the use and maintenance of all associated hand tools, test equipment, and maintenance instruction manuals.

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 instruct apprentices, trainees, journeymen, workers, military personnel, and others.
• You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices and explain safety precautions.
• You will inspect, analyze, assess, and determine the condition of aircraft structural systems, sub-systems, and components.
• You will disassemble, modify, repair, and assemble structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and aircraft components.
• You will provide technical advice, guidance, and work direction to artisans.
• You will distribute work to keep everyone in the crew productive and check work in progress and when finished to determine if proper work sequence procedures, methods, and deadlines were met.