SHEET METAL WORKER/MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

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 screen outs listed below. The Screen-out Elements for this position are: FOR WG-08: 1) Removing, stalling, modifying and repairing sheet metal components; 2) Interpreting and applying technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manuals; 3) Performing sheet metal forming, fabrication, and welding techniques 4) Operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines associated with the trade. FOR WG-10: 1) Performing a full range of aircraft sheet mental mechanic duties, which include complex repairs and fabrications on various aircrafts; 2) Analyzing and troubleshooting aircraft metal structures and components to determine repairs or replacements; 3) Developing solutions for complex metal fabrication, repair and modification issues; 4) Leading/coordination complex projects and performing specialized work in aircraft systems that require advanced sheet metal skills; 5) Serving as a technical expert for sheet metal repairs and modifications, in addition to mentoring/training lower-level mechanics. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3800 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.