THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), Position Description Number D1371000 and is part of the DE 166 Maintenance Squadron, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), Position Description Number D1371000 and is part of the DE 166 Maintenance Squadron, National Guard.
AREA 1 = Permanent & Indefinite On-Board Title 32 Employees
AREA 2 = Delaware National Guard On-Board Title 5 Employees with Military Membership in the Delaware National Guard
AREA 3 = Current Temporary Title 32 Employees, Traditional Military Members (M-Day & DSG), & AGR Members
AREA 4 = All others eligible for military membership in the Delaware National Guard
(1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature
and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as
guidelines. Works directly on the aircraft and its components,
fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation
of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons,
bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access
doors, panels and other related items. May be required to clear red
"X" conditions.
(2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin. Fabricates and fits
patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain
or restore original strength. Fits and trims components to aircraft
such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors and
other assemblies. Seals structures to make them pressure, water and
weather tight.
(3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in
such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers.
Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured
skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metal
working equipment. Determines shear and bearing load factors during
rivet replacement. Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, high
shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumatic
riveters, special tools and bucking bars. Removes damaged or broken
fasteners and receptacles.
(4) 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. Repairs or replaces retaining frames and installs plastic
laminated blanks. Designs and constructs forming fixtures.
(5) Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and
cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and
specifications. Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables.
(6) Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited
for aircraft and equipment. Work includes layout, bending, cutting,
forming and assembling. Devise and calculates patterns employing the
principles of triangulation, radial and parallel line development.
(7) 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. Requisitions
necessary supplies and equipment for the activity.
(8) Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates
necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft,
engine, AGE, and other equipment. Works from blueprints, technical
orders diagrams, and work orders.
(9) Identifies metal corrosion. Performs necessary testing
to identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifying
equipment, chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines,
in accordance with applicable technical publications. Ensures that
work assignments received from supervisor or maintenance control are
accomplished in a timely manner.
(10) 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. Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as
acids and caustics for passivation and etching, to protect metal from
oxidation. Performs such functions as pickling of metals to prepare
for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials.
(11) Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after
proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals. Uses conventional
paint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes and
special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings.
(12) 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.
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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
To qualify for WG-3806-10, applicants must have 18 months of specialized experience, education or training within the 3806 occupational series.
Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the close of this advertisement.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-3/SrA - E-6/TSgt
Compatible Military Assignments: 2AXXX
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-3806-10 - Must have at least 18 months experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems. Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment. Experience in using metals and alloys. Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments.
DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: **Specialized experience must be closely related to the work to be performed in the job for which you are applying and meet education, and other qualifications listed in the job announcement
**QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Education
There are no substitution of education for specialized experience at WG-10.
Additional information
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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):
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
***Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS will only accept resumes that are two or fewer pages. Applicants who submit a resume longer than two pages may be found ineligible for further consideration.
2. Other supporting documents: Resume (Required), DNG 51-R (Required) & any other supporting documents for qualification purposes.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12941082
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
DE 166 Maintenance Squadron
2602 Spruance Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
***Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS will only accept resumes that are two or fewer pages. Applicants who submit a resume longer than two pages may be found ineligible for further consideration.
2. Other supporting documents: Resume (Required), DNG 51-R (Required) & any other supporting documents for qualification purposes.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12941082
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
DE 166 Maintenance Squadron
2602 Spruance Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
