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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

COMPOSITE FABRICATOR (TITLE 32)

Whiteman AFB, Missouri, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$25.08/hr - $40.69/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Composite Fabricator for the National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position at Whiteman AFB. The role involves inspecting and maintaining aircraft structures, implementing repairs, and documenting maintenance actions, ensuring the integrity of aircraft systems and components.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Inspects weapons system structure, LO coating, and LO materials

Removes, inspects, designs, and implements emergency repairs using various novel techniques or methods

Documents maintenance actions in applicable automated system and/or records

Advises and provides documents to associated engineers, overhauls, reinstalls, or adjusts irregular surfaces, control system components, assemblies/sub-assemblies, and specialized coatings

Attends meetings or working groups with engineers, contractors etc. to resolve problems and maintain awareness of current techniques and processes that may not be documented

Serves as the primary worker responsible for monitoring the completion of assigned maintenance tasks

Records RCS results and updates aircraft signature status following aircraft flights, at scheduled intervals, and/or after LO coating/structural maintenance and repair actions

Conducts audits of LO aircraft and associated signature management databases, ensuring that RCS signature reported accurately reflects aircraft physical status

Certifies integrity of signature management databases through verification, addition, and removal of audit data

Audits of weapons systems will be conducted utilizing applicable portable automated electronic devices to mark and record signature assessment damages

Assists in set-up of Repair Verification Radar (RVR) for near field imaging of LO panels and structures for identifying suspected damage and/or for process verification

Performs repair, application, and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE (aerospace ground equipment). Identifies metal corrosion

Performs necessary testing to identify type of corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods

Treats aircraft engines in accordance with applicable technical publications

Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as pretreatments, to protect metal from oxidation. Performs functions such as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials

Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with monthly and weekly maintenance plan

Assesses corrosion problems and select appropriate treatment to correct problems and minimize future repair work for same or related problem area

Conducts training on proper methods and procedures of composite wash rack operations

Collects, compiles, and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record

Manages an array of related databases and spreadsheets to capture and catalog data elements for trending, information sharing working groups, and benchmarking

Qualification

Composite materialsLow Observable systemsAircraft maintenanceCorrosion preventionData documentationMechanical troubleshootingTrainingMentoringCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

Must be able to consistently use required PPE and safety equipment

Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising

Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice

In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status

Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position

The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible

Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirement and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position

This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination

Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard

Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7)

Minimum Military Grade - A1C (E-3)

Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade

Must possess experience assisting inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting and data documentation of B-2 Aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures

The specialized experience must demonstrate that you possess the basic working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and LO material characteristics

A very basic knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices

Knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components

Skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade

Knowledge of the health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures such as decontamination and housekeeping and the ability to learn new skills and apply them to the task at hand

Must possess experience in the inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting and data documentation of B-2 aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures

The specialized experience must also demonstrate that you possess a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and LO material characteristics

Knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices

Knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components

Knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade

Knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures, such as decontamination and housekeeping

Ability to examine parts and items to locate defects

Estimate the amount of adhesive filler needed for repair by approximating in grams

Ability to repair irregularly shaped LO and composite materials that have been damaged and the ability to bond LO material, composites and metals

Must possess experiences in the inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting, and data documentation of B-2 aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures

The specialized experience must also demonstrate that you possess competencies to work LO aircraft designs and structures

Experienced in conducting testing procedures, prevention of metal corrosion, and material failure

Skill in applying RCS signature reduction techniques and design elements and skilled in the use of various complex tools and equipment

Must possess working knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing); along with composite and LO material characteristics, and experience in selecting proper materials for repair actions

Must possess working knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance and proper mitigation procedures, such as decontamination and housekeeping

Skill in assembling and repairing aircraft parts and components using specialized fasteners, classified adhesives and advanced composites

Working knowledge of assigned computer systems such as, IMIS, IMS, ALIS, SAS, and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning, technical instruction, and maintenance documentation

Competent in identifying proper repair materials using engineering drawings to ensure correct radar band frequency is being mitigated

Skilled in verifying materials that match engineering drawings using reflecto-meter probes

Experienced and skilled in fabricating repair parts from RAM, cutting tools, and adhering these parts to aircraft surfaces and fasteners using vacuum bags, fixtures, and other pressure inducing processes

Skilled and experienced in applying scrim (gauze-like) materials to RAM and aircraft surfaces in preparation for RAM cover strip installation

Experiences included installing RAM cover strips to panel and skin gaps; applying RAM pastes to aircraft surface gaps, voids, and gouges; sanding and skiving RAM and RAM pastes to required aircraft contours; and, repairing LO treatments on polycarbonate transparencies using edge sealing compounds, adhesives, primers, and conductive films

Benefits

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