SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

About the role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: AASF 3, Davenport, IA

What you will do

• As a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), WG-3806-10 your duties are below.
• Inspects and troubleshoots aircraft structures such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings and stabilizers.
• Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines.
• Removes, fabricates, repairs, modifies, and installs parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, fairing, stressed and double contour skins using hand or powered tools and a variety of metal working equipment.
• Fits and trims components to aircraft such as loading gear doors, ailerons, flaps, engine access doors and similar assemblies.
• Performs fabrication of local manufactured items required for facility support.
• Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling.
• Devises and calculates patterns employing the principles of triangulation, radial, and parallelling development.
• Aligns component structures and airframe using precision optical measuring instruments, plumbline and level.
• Repairs cracks in aircraft skin.
• Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas as necessary to retain or restore original strength.
• Installs regular, heat-treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners by using pneumatic riveters, bucking bars and other special tools.
• Performs metal to metal bonding where delamination of surfaces or core material occurs.
• Inspects for corrosion conditions which are eliminated by chemical treatment or material replacement.
• Inspects, repairs, fabricates and replaces honeycomb and fiberglass structural assemblies.
• Sets up, operates and maintains power shears, metal brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drills, saws, heat-treating furnaces, hardness testers, arc and oxyacetylene welders and other metal working equipment and tools of the trade.
• Works from blueprints, technical manuals, diagrams and work orders.
• Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication, repair or modification of aircraft, general support equipment and facility support equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metal and mechanical drawing and shop mathematics.
• May paint, strip or stencil aircraft and/or components.
• Participates in the safety program for the sheet metal function.
• Perform son-the-job training as required and evaluates training effectiveness.
• May assist in the requisitioning and identifying stock material, parts and equipment.
• Reviews and maintains applicable technical manuals and publications.
• Maintains records and makes proper entries on log book forms.
• May assist in other functions within the Component Repair Shop in the accomplishment of mission requirements.
• May assist authorized firefighters in the performance of fire/crash/rescue duties as required.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/24/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-5 and Below)

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Knowledge of and ability to do planning, laying out, and constructing of manufactured items and systems with dovetailed, set-in bottom, burred-bottom, wired, or lock seams. Knowledge of sheet metal systems or items to evaluate structural damage and plan and lay out repair and modification projects.

Skill in operating complicated shop tools and equipment, for example, hand or powered crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment. Skill in working with various metals, including magnesium, honeycomb material, alloys, stainless steel, and copper sheet.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).