Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington
Salary Range: $27.68 - $41.57 Per Hour
Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major Duties:
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: FOR THE WG-05 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform common tasks including: Assisting senior sheet metal artisans in removing, installing, and repairing aircraft sheet metal components, including fuselage panels, tail sections, wings, and doors; Learning how to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices under supervision; Assisting w/inspections and repair tasks following instructions and established procedures; AND Learn to interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals related to sheet metal work. FOR THE WG-08 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform common tasks including: Removing, installing, modifying, and repairing sheet metal components on various aircraft types and systems; Interpreting and applying technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals to guide repair and installation work; Performing precision sheet metal forming, fabrication, and welding techniques to repair or fabricate parts; AND Diagnosing and identifying issues in sheet metal structures, and conduct routine maintenance inspections and repairs on aircraft systems. FOR THE WG-10 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element 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: Interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprints; (e.g., Receiving oral directions from supervisor or other person; hand or mechanical signals. Written directions from supervisor and work orders. Manufacturers' guides, catalogues, technical manuals, bulletins, codes, drawings, blueprints, charts, and maps; requests, complaints, etc. received from customers, engineers, technicians, scientists, or the public);. Getting information about a limited subject such as materials to be used, sizes, etc., or operations to perform. Interpreting changes in instructions - getting information on allowances, tolerances, etc; AND Perform the full range of aircraft sheet metal mechanic duties, including the most complex repairs and fabrications on various aircraft types. . Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3800 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.
How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: elizabeth.v.hughes3.civ@us.navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Application Deadline: 2026-07-28