About the Position: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers. Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance. We provide worldwide on-site maintenance services, aircraft crash analysis, lubricating oil analysis, and chemical, metallurgical and training support.

Duties

Perform various duties concerned with preparation and application of paint to achieve desired performance finish on aircraft, airframes, component parts, and related equipment. Prepare surfaces for painting using applicable technical instructions for scuffing and washing substrates prior to application of coatings. Reduce paint to the required viscosity, validate and apply coating to thickness requirements and test for proper adhesion to include dry film thickness. Check masking and preparation prior to various substrate surfaces to be sprayed. Apply various coatings using Hi Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) pressure spray guns, pressure pots, gravity gun, brushes, and aerosols.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the drug abuse testing program.
• This position requires passing an annual IH-OHC Chromium VI/Isocyanate Examination.
• This position requires passing and maintaining a respirator medical clearance.
• This position requires passing an annual vision test for acuity, depth and color perception.
• This position requires successfully completing training in hazardous waste management procedures within six months (6) after the date of appointment and must participate in annual review.
• If you misrepresent your experience/education or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Painter without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Painter duties/tasks such as, inspecting all incoming items for proper protective devices. Performing all paint process requirements (cleaning, masking, painting and de-masking, cutting stencils by hand or machine). Check all items for obvious flaws and make corrections. 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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsPractices in Construction, StructureTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Efforts - Prolonged standing, walking, and continuous lifting. Lifts and positions items weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment. Required to stoop, bend and work in tiring positions. Continual use of arms, hands and fingers. Working Conditions - Exposed to paint fumes, compound thinner and various solvents. Works in surroundings requiring the use of protective clothing and gear, e.g., air filter masks, hooded suit, gloves, aprons, etc., as working conditions may warrant. Exposed to heat of oven and the danger of possible burns while handling parts. Subject to considerable noise in shop.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AA-APF-W0MUAA USA AMCOM CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Corpus Christi, TX 78419 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk