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 NE 155 MXS, National Guard.
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 NE 155 MXS, National Guard.
Announcement is Open until Filled; First review will be 19 NOV 2026, with a review every 7 days thereafter if needed.
Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants.
As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), WG-3806-8/10, duties include:
(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) Aligns and balances component structures and airframe
using precision measuring instruments and levels. Performs metal-to-metal
bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs
in control surfaces.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) 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.
(9) 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.
(10) 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.
(11) 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.
(12) 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.
(13) 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.
(14) Performs other duties as assigned
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform daily. 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.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-1172.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 and 3
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
Military Grades: Maximum: E6; Minimum: E3; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216. Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.
Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Information Security Specialist - jason.schroeder.10@us.af.mil; 402-309-1129.
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:
WG-08: 12 months of experience inspecting, repairing, modifying, installing and troubleshooting sheet metal, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb and other structural materials and components as well as treatment (i.e., mechanical and chemical), and painting of missiles, aircraft powered and nonpowered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and monitoring aircraft and equipment washing.
WG-10: 18 months experience or training in 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. Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment. Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys. Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
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:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants
3. Fully qualified Area 3 applicants
4. Trainees
The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 19 NOV 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.
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