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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
108TH MXS
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Summary

This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), Position Description Number D1371000 and is part of the NJ 108th MAI SQ, National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position TITLE 32 that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/18/2023 to 01/31/2024
Salary
$31.78 to - $37.12 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
NJ-12243444-AF-23-281
Control number
766507700

Duties

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As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), WG-3806-10, you will:

  • Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines.
  • Repairs cracks in aircraft skin.
  • Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers.
  • Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels.
  • Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment.
  • Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment.
  • Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal working equipment, including use of other tools of the trade.
  • Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft, engine, AGE, and other equipment.
  • Identifies metal corrosion.
  • Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes.
  • Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals.
  • Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives.
  • May operate the wash rack.
  • May assist in training of drill status guard members and in maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders, regulations, manuals and local directives.
  • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Areas of Consideration:

Areas IV: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Army National Guard

Military Grades: A1C/E-3 to SSGT/E-5

Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3
Selectee has ONE (1) years to obtain required AFSC

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

GENERAL 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:
Must have at least 18 months experience or training in the following:

  • Using more complicated shop tools and equipment.
  • Using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys.
  • Demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments.
  • 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.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

None

Additional information

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet



How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability To Inspect, Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, and Technical Problem Solving

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