YOU WILL SERVE AS A SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER IN THE MRO PRODUCTION GROUP, AVIATION MAINTENANCE/MATERIAL DEPARTMENT OF FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
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 I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks and I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties including; 1) Maintain communication with supervisors and production management informed on the status, progress of work, and constraints; 2) Performs progressive static and dynamic inspections and assessment of assigned Type/Model/Series (TMS) aircraft structural components and accessories on workload such as Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC), Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI), In-Service Repair (ISR), and Modification; 3) Provide technical advice and recommendation(s) to production, support organizations and customers regarding the examination and evaluation results; 4) I have expert knowledge of the following procedures/processes; Aircraft Log sell, Aircraft Induction, Stricken Aircraft Reclamation and Disposal Process (SARDIP), cannibalization (back rob and divert), Beyond Economic Repair (BER), 7R turn in (Repairable), and Source Maintenance and Recoverability (SM&R); 5) Possess a high degree of analytical ability and experience using advanced inspection and assessment techniques and methods. Including the use of precision measuring devices and equipment. 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 instruct apprentices, trainees, journeymen, workers, military personnel, and others.
You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices and explain safety precautions.
You will inspect, analyze, assess, and determine the condition of aircraft structural systems, sub-systems, and components.
You will disassemble, modify, repair, and assemble structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and aircraft components.
You will provide technical advice, guidance, and work direction to artisans.
You will distribute work to keep everyone in the crew productive and check work in progress and when finished to determine if proper work sequence procedures, methods, and deadlines were met.