SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32)

SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Little Rock AFB, Arkansas

Salary Range: $30.17 - $35.19 Per Hour

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32), Position Description Number D1371000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 MAI SQ, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

Major Duties:

• (1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the natureand extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders asguidelines. Works directly on the aircraft and its components,fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installationof parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons,bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, accessdoors, panels and other related items. May be required to clear red"X" conditions. (2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin. Fabricates and fitspatches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retainor restore original strength. Fits and trims components to aircraftsuch as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors andother assemblies. Seals structures to make them pressure, water andweather tight. (3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers. Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metalworking equipment. Determines shear and bearing load factors during rivet replacement. (4) Aligns and balances component structures and airframeusing precision measuring instruments and levels. Performs metal-to-metalbonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occursin control surfaces. (5) Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair orreplacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, andbonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools andequipment. Repairs or replaces retaining frames and installs plasticlaminated blanks. Designs and constructs forming fixtures. (6) Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits andcables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings andspecifications. Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables. (7) Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requitedfor aircraft and equipment. Work includes layout, bending, cutting,forming and assembling. Devise and calculates patterns employing theprinciples of triangulation, radial and parallel line development. (8) Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls,dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools,specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal workingequipment, including use of other tools of the trade. Requisitionsnecessary supplies and equipment for the activity. (9) Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templatesnecessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft,engine, AGE, and other equipment. Works from blueprints, technicalorders diagrams, and work orders. (10) Identifies metal corrosion. Performs necessary testingto identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifyingequipment, chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines,in accordance with applicable technical publications. Ensures thatwork assignments received from supervisor or maintenance control areaccomplished in a timely manner. (11) 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 acids and caustics for passivation and etching, to protect metal from oxidation. (12) Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals afterproper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals. Uses conventionalpaint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes andspecial applicators when applying primers and surface coatings. (13) Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes ofhazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents,cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal,treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives. (14) May operate the wash rack. Accomplishes corrosion andwashing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance withthe monthly and weekly maintenance plan. May conduct training onproper methods and procedures of wash rack operations. (15) May assist in training of drill status guard members andin maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders,regulations, manuals and local directives. (16) Prepares for and participates in various types ofreadiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobilityand command support exercises. May be required to perform suchadditional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue/duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading andhandling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities andequipment, or serve a member of a team to cope with natural disastersor civil emergencies. (17) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams. Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment. Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys. Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-06