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COMPOSITE FABRICATOR - Title 32

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32.26/hr - $37.64/hr

1+ years exp

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a Composite Fabricator for the Wisconsin Air National Guard. The role involves providing maintenance for low observable systems and structures on aircraft, ensuring integrity and compliance with technical standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Improves, modifies, fabricates, and designs repairs for low observable assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components ensuring proper weight to strength ratios are met and maintains structural and low observable integrity requirements including associated aircraft structural composites

Performs a variety of extensive evaluations of weapons systems using a variety of complex tools and assessment equipment to assess that the proper radar cross section (RCS) signature according to the associated technical order data, mission requirements and other policy regulations, instructions, and guidance

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

Collects, compiles, and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record. Performs data searches and reports findings as directed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Low Observable systemsComposite materialsAircraft maintenanceCorrosion preventionRCS signature reductionTeam collaborationProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A7X3

An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade

To qualify at the WG-10 level, you must have at least 12 months of specialized experiences in the inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting, and data documentation of B-2, F-22, and/or F-35 aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures

The applicant must have the competencies to work LO aircraft designs and structures

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

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

The applicant must have the working knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing); along with composite and LO material characteristics, and experienced in selecting proper materials for repair actions

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

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

The applicant must have the 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

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

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Must be able to consistently use required PPE and safety equipment

Must have the capability to lift, carry, push, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 60 pounds

Must complete the hazmat certification within six months of employment and complete hazmat recertification every two years