Sheet Metal Mechanic (aircraft/Painter)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks an Air Reserve Technician (ART) skilled in sheet metal work and structural fabrication. The role involves fabricating and repairing aircraft structures using metal and composite materials, reading blueprints, and documenting work to meet federal standards.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of EPA/ECAMP rules, safe handling of materials, and the ability to work with a range of metal shop tools while maintaining high quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, techniques, practices, and procedures related to sheet metal structural tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of EPA/ECAMP rules and safety procedures for hazardous waste and environmental compliance.
• Skill in fabricating/repairing complex aircraft structures from metal and composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate/repair sheet metal and composite aircraft structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical specs.
• Operate and maintain metal shop tools and measuring instruments.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance on job site.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Blueprint reading

Composite materials

Shop tools use

Safety compliance

Engineering documentation

Tools

Rivet guns

Drill presses

Sanding tools

Grinders

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-3800 - Metal Work Family. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 - Metal Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an SHEET METAL MECHANIC with little or no supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of materials, techniques, practices, and procedures related to sheet metal structural and composite structural tasks; Ability to maintain professional, courteous and cooperative interaction with coworkers, sections, and organizations. Communicate and appropriately document work orally and in writing both manually and through computer based access methods. 2. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; Knowledge of industrial hygiene, upkeep, cleanliness and foreign object debris preventionsufficient to cleanwork area and/or job site upon completion of work. 3. Knowledge of Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AF Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program (ECAMP) rules, regulations, and instructions relating to hazardous waste generation and personal and environmental protection; Skill in preparing, modifying, and manufacturing honeycomb adhesive bonded composite aircraftstructures. 4. Skill in fabricating/repairing complex aircraft structural and support equipment components from a variety of materials such as galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, copper sheet, honeycomb material, and alloys. A variety of composite materials such as Kevlar, graphite, polyamide, and poly‑ethyl‑ethyl‑ketone (PEEK); Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications. 5. Skill in using and maintaining a variety of metal shop tools, equipment, and measuring instruments such as drill presses, rivet guns, punches, spot welders, metal saws, dimpler, cables, and permaswedge tube repair kits; Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to figure irregular curves, angles, and pitch, and applies principles of radial-line, parallel-line development to devise patterns and layout (including geometric projection and triangulation) 6. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal and composite systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs; Skill in using and maintaining a variety of painting and surface preparations equipment such as powered spray units, sanders, grinders, vacuum blasters, pit depth gauges, and stencil machines; Knowledge of safety, bio-environmental, safety data sheets, and security standards, technical orders, engineering data and manufacturer's instructions regulations, and requirements to include aircraft, support equipment and locally manufactured items.

PART‑TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part‑time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.