THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Composite Fabricator (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2503000 and is part of the VA 192 MAI SQ, National Guard.

Duties

As a Composite Fabricator (Title 32), WG-4352-10, you will perform the below duties: 1. Improves, modifies, fabricates, and designs repairs for low observable assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components ensuring proper weight to strength ratios are met and maintains structural and low observable integrity requirements including associated aircraft structural composites. Removes, inspects, designs, and implements emergency repairs using various novel techniques or methods. Documents maintenance actions in applicable automated system and/or records. Advises and provides documents to associated engineers, overhauls, reinstalls, or adjusts irregular surfaces, control system components, assemblies/sub-assemblies, and specialized coatings. Identifies and discusses potential problems in new designs or maintenance methods and procedures with engineers and other originators, advises on improvements in repair and maintenance methods including application techniques. 2. Performs a variety of extensive evaluations of weapons systems using a variety of complex tools and assessment equipment to assess that the proper radar cross section (RCS) signature according to the associated technical order data, mission requirements and other policy regulations, instructions, and guidance. Inspections will be done on weapons system structure, LO coating, and LO materials. Records RCS results and updates aircraft signature status following aircraft flights, at scheduled intervals, and/or after LO coating/structural maintenance and repair actions. Conducts audits of LO aircraft and associated signature management databases, ensuring that RCS signature reported accurately reflects aircraft physical status. Certifies integrity of signature management databases through verification, addition, and removal of audit data. Audits of weapons systems will be conducted utilizing applicable portable automated electronic devices to mark and record signature assessment damages. Reports audit discrepancies and ensures LO aircraft systems and signature management databases are maintained to established MAJCOM tolerances and standards. Interprets, designs, and implements multi-complex LO systems maintenance work packages for accurate reduction of RCS signature. Assists in set-up of Repair Verification Radar (RVR) for near field imaging of LO panels and structures for identifying suspected damage and/or for process verification. 3. Performs repair, application, and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE (aerospace ground equipment). Identifies metal corrosion. Performs necessary testing to identify type of corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods. Treats aircraft engines in accordance with applicable technical publications. Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives. Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes. Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as pretreatments, to protect metal from oxidation. Performs functions such as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials. Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals. Use conventional paint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes and special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings. Operates wash rack as required. Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with monthly and weekly maintenance plan. Assesses corrosion problems and select appropriate treatment to correct problems and minimize future repair work for same or related problem area. Conducts training on proper methods and procedures of composite wash rack operations. 4. Collects, compiles, and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record. Performs data searches and reports findings as directed. Manages an array of related databases and spreadsheets to capture and catalog data elements for trending, information sharing working groups, and benchmarking. Responsible for documenting, obtaining, applying, securing, and protecting classified records, documents, hardware and software. Analyzes trends in deficiencies, provides engineers and other entities with devised repair procedures, performs prototype repair while providing instructions to other employees 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/A1C - E5/SSgt) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/A1C - E5/SSgt) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E3/A1C - E5/SSgt) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience, education, or training providing on/off aircraft equipment maintenance for the LO systems and structures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant musthave at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-9 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience improving, modifying, fabricating, and designing repairs for low observable assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components ensuring proper weight to strength ratios are met and maintains structural and low observable integrity requirements including associated aircraft structural composites. Experience performing a variety of extensive evaluations of weapons systems using a variety of complex tools and assessment equipment to assess that the proper radar cross section (RCS) signature according to the associated technical order data, mission requirements and other policy regulations, instructions, and guidance. Experience performing repair, application, and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE (aerospace ground equipment). Experience with collecting, compiling, and recording LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record.

Education

Contacts

• Address VA 192 MAI SQ 200 Sweeney Boulevard Hampton, VA 23665 US
• Name: VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
• Phone: 000000000
• Email: [email protected]