You will serve as a Planner Estimator (Sheet Metal Mechanic) Aircraft in the MRO F/A-18 Production Department of Fleet Readiness Center West located at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

Duties

You will estimate and negotiate scope of work and workload requirements to support depot level repair requirements for external fleet activities. You will act as a principal command liaison with external activities and provide on-site planner and estimator condition inspections, special inspections, and specific rework requirements on assigned aircraft. You will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the workload schedules for induction of aircraft within the on/off station emergency aircraft repair programs. You will prepare disposition reports, plans, and estimates in support of aircraft program goals and objectives. You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position.

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.
• You will obtain and maintain required certification and/or license.

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, and includes the following: 1) Developing and estimating costs for the manufacture of sheet metal parts, including tooling and assemblies required for the modification of aircraft, engines, components, and support equipment; 2) Planning, estimating, coordinating, and scheduling sheet metal manufacturing plans for assigned aircraft components, aircraft, aircraft engines/components/accessories, avionics, and ground support equipment; 3) Utilizing sheet metal trade knowledge to provide cost effective solutions for efficient trade processes and techniques; and 4) Developing, planning, and laying out sheet metal component fabrication work from blueprints, sketches, job orders, specifications, or maintenance instructions. 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]