Department of the Navy

SHEET METAL WORKER/MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Naval Air Station San Diego, California Full time

SHEET METAL WORKER/MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Air Station San Diego, California

Salary Range: $32.13 - $42.58 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. 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:

  • You will perform aircraft structural maintenance and repair to aircraft structures and aircraft components of various complexities and configurations.
  • You will apply knowledge of materials, tools and equipment required for and directly related to sheet metal work.

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 screen outs listed below. The Screen-out Elements for this position are: FOR WG-08: 1) Removing, stalling, modifying and repairing sheet metal components; 2) Interpreting and applying technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manuals; 3) Performing sheet metal forming, fabrication, and welding techniques 4) Operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines associated with the trade. FOR WG-10: 1) Performing a full range of aircraft sheet mental mechanic duties, which include complex repairs and fabrications on various aircrafts; 2) Analyzing and troubleshooting aircraft metal structures and components to determine repairs or replacements; 3) Developing solutions for complex metal fabrication, repair and modification issues; 4) Leading/coordination complex projects and performing specialized work in aircraft systems that require advanced sheet metal skills; 5) Serving as a technical expert for sheet metal repairs and modifications, in addition to mentoring/training lower-level mechanics. 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: vanessa.c.moya.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: 2026-05-26