SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32)

About the role

This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1371000 and is part of the 151 MXS located in Salt Lake City, with the Utah Air National Guard. This vacancy is OPEN to current members of the National Guard, and members of the public willing to join the Utah Air National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is SMSgt Raymon Miller. This is a Temporary-Indefinite Appointment

What you will do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumatic riveters, special tools and bucking bars.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment.
• Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• T Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals.
• 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.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Military Rank: Enlisted (Max Grade: E5) Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3 National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.

The quality categories are: 1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position. 2.

Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position. 3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information.
• Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include: Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications.
• Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
• When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
• Education information should include: Name of school/institution Completion date Degree type Cumulative Grade point average (GPA) When relevant, include: Current Security Clearance Job-related training Language skills Organizations and affiliations Professional publications Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.) Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language.
• Align language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience 2.
• Other supporting documents: Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
• 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.

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

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 (***).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.