You will serve as a AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (SHEET METAL MECHANIC) in the COMMANDING OFFICER, MRO PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, PRODUCTION LINES DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Duty Station: San Diego, CA

Duties

You will examine and evaluate the condition of aircraft and aircraft components to determine the depth of overhaul required and prepares all work documents used by production to complete the required work. You will Interpret and retain information from complex blueprints, detailed specifications and technical directives. You will negotiate and resolve controversial issues with many levels. You will analyze and evaluate aircraft logs, records and special configuration information for the rework and repair of Navy Aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A. I am considered an expert in the {trade} and I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations. I have the ability to perform the duties of an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) as demonstrated by working under limited supervision including: Examining and evaluating the condition of aircraft components, dynamic and mechanical components, arresting gear, landing gear, wheel and brake assemblies, sub-components and accessories for same on numerous aircraft types; Performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft components and accessories assemblies. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. B I have the ability to perform the duties of an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) as demonstrated by working under normal supervision including: Determining and directing repairs of "safety of flight" discrepancies and preparing "noted but not corrected" listing of all other discrepancies as required. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. C. I have the ability to perform the duties of an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) as demonstrated by working under close supervision including: Determining required depth of repair for the particular aircraft. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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.

Contacts

• Address FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]