Sheet Metal Mechanic Aircraft Leader

Job summary

You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic Aircraft Leader in the F/A-18 MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER WEST located at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA.

Major duties

You will lead three or more employees in performing work, which is typical of the Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) trade on F/A-18 aircraft. You will fabricate metal repairs and modify F/A-18 aircraft sheet metal and composite structure and various component parts of the F/A-18 aircraft. You will provide leadership of a group assigned to special projects, assist in the training of personnel as it pertains to the sheet metal mechanic-oriented tasks. You will pass on instructions received from a supervisor to other workers, set the pace and demonstrate proper work methods. You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position. You will be assigned collateral duties supporting and maintaining shop functions.

Qualification

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) Possessing full journeyman skills and working knowledge in the sheet metal processing techniques and aircraft maintenance procedures; (2) Fabricating metal repairs and modifying aircraft sheet metal and composite structure and various parts; (3) Disassembling, modifying repair and assembling structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and associated components; (4) Installing airframe changes, engineering modifications, structural repairs and technical enhancements to meet requirements; (5) Reading, interpreting and complying with directions and requirements within blueprints, sketches, technical data, and engineering specifications; (6) Demonstrating acceptable level of skill pertaining to the use of hand tools related to the metal smith trade; (7) Utilizing skills for sheet metal machinery and using precision measuring tools to accomplish work tasks; and (8) Communicating and providing training and instruction to personnel of various levels. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE ABILITY TO USE HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, ETC. FOR METAL WORK DEXTERITY (ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY, ETC.) KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, MATERIALS, ETC. (INCLUDES CONSTRUCTING, REPAIR, AND FORGING) LAYOUT AND PATTERN DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDES GEOMETRIC PROJECTION AND TRIANGULATION) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.