You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) LEADER in the H-60 Aircraft Phase Maintenance Office, Shop 91501, H-60 Aircraft Phased Maintenance Production Center of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The incumbent will serve as a working leader who leads three or more employees in performing work which is typical of the Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) trade. The duty location of this position is Kaneohe, Hawaii.
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 which entails performing tasks such as: 1) Performing productive tasks of a journey level Sheet Metal Mechanic, including repairing various types of fixed, rotary wing and trainer aircraft and aircraft components; 2) Developing training courses, curriculum and instructing courses as required; 3) Demonstrating proper trade techniques and practices, explaining safety precautions and giving instructions on the use of power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments and safety devices; 4) Reading and interpreting blueprints, job orders, specifications and maintenance instructions; 5) Troubleshooting systems, disassembling components/systems, and determining required repairs; 6) Performing complete structural checks of an aircraft; 7) Maintaining training records and making recommendations for employee's training plan progress or additional training as appropriate; 8) Developing and revising lesson plans, developing and administering tests and maintaining progress charts; and 9) Conducting formal/informal or on-the-job training instructing of others in the use of tools, nomenclature, theory of operations, repair procedures and test procedures of components, assemblies and airframes associated with the Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic trade. 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.
You will provide leadership of a group assigned to special projects and assist in the training of personnel as it pertains to the sheet metal mechanic-oriented tasks.
You will instruct shop personnel in the implementation of new or improved production techniques and perform more difficult production operations.
You will comply with added work requirements directed by Examination and Evaluation (EandE) such as replacing anchor nuts, etc.
You will disassemble, modify, repair and assemble structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on helicopter and helicopter components such as pylons, sponsons, fuselages, tails, access panels, and metal components that make up the assemblies.
You will install airframe changes, engineering modifications, structural repairs, and technical enhancements to meet maintenance requirements.
You will use safety approved techniques to protect self, personnel, and parts from miscues of cutting tools.
You will transact and process paperwork according to shop practices and Workload Control Manual direction.
You will work with a variety of metals such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, steel, stainless steel, and other alloys.
You will check work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met.
You will ensure that shop personnel comply with safety requirements, such as wearing of respirators, safety shoes, ear protection, safety glasses, etc.