COMPOSITE FABRICATOR (TITLE 32)

About the role

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is an Indefinite WG-4352-05/07/10 COMPOSITE FABRICATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D250100 (WG-05), D2502000 (WG-07) or D2503000 (WG-10) and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

What you will do

• Inspects weapons system structure, LO coating, and LO materials.
• Removes, inspects, designs, and implements emergency repairs using various novel techniques or methods.
• Documents maintenance actions in applicable automated system and/or records.
• Advises and provides documents to associated engineers, overhauls, reinstalls, or adjusts irregular surfaces, control system components, assemblies/sub-assemblies, and specialized coatings.
• Attends meetings or working groups with engineers, contractors etc. to resolve problems and maintain awareness of current techniques and processes that may not be documented.
• Serves as the primary worker responsible for monitoring the completion of assigned maintenance tasks.
• Records RCS results and updates aircraft signature status following aircraft flights, at scheduled intervals, and/or after LO coating/structural maintenance and repair actions.
• Conducts audits of LO aircraft and associated signature management databases, ensuring that RCS signature reported accurately reflects aircraft physical status.
• Certifies integrity of signature management databases through verification, addition, and removal of audit data.
• Audits of weapons systems will be conducted utilizing applicable portable automated electronic devices to mark and record signature assessment damages.
• Assists in set-up of Repair Verification Radar (RVR) for near field imaging of LO panels and structures for identifying suspected damage and/or for process verification.
• Performs repair, application, and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE (aerospace ground equipment).
• Identifies metal corrosion.
• Performs necessary testing to identify type of corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods.
• Treats aircraft engines in accordance with applicable technical publications.
• Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as pretreatments, to protect metal from oxidation.
• Performs functions such as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials.
• Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with monthly and weekly maintenance plan.
• Assesses corrosion problems and select appropriate treatment to correct problems and minimize future repair work for same or related problem area.
• Conducts training on proper methods and procedures of composite wash rack operations.
• Collects, compiles, and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record.
• Manages an array of related databases and spreadsheets to capture and catalog data elements for trending, information sharing working groups, and benchmarking.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
• It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
• Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Selective Service Act: 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 (***).