USAJOBS · 1 month ago
SHEET METAL REPAIR INSPECTOR (AIRCRAFT)
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $84K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Sheet Metal Repair Inspector (Aircraft) for an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position at Barksdale AFB. The role involves inspecting and testing fabricated and repair work on airframe components and performing quality assurance duties.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs visual, dimensional, and operational inspections, progressively, at designated stages during the fabrication, repair, overhaul, and test of parts and structures, such as formers, stringers, bulkheads, fittings, engine mounts, wing control surfaces, empennages, fuel and oil tanks, oil and air coolers, templates, welded structures, cables, and tubings
Inspects, on a sampling basis, the disassembly, parts inspection, subassembly, and final assembly of aircraft structural components
Performs, witnesses, and documents operational, functional, pressure, or load test on coolers, regulators, tanks, floats, hulls, cables, arresting hooks, and similar equipment
Sets up and operates or observes the operation of repaired components by using magnetic and nonmagnetic inspection equipment, precision measuring instruments and tools such as scales, micrometers, gauges, regulators, manometers, torque wrenches, jigs, hardness testers, protractors, go no-go gauges, and tensiometers
Inspects technical files maintained within the division activities for condition, completeness, and accuracy
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
A security clearance may be required
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Required to maintain a valid driver's license
Must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG 3800-Metal Work Group
Knowledge of planning, layout, and aircraft sheet metal manufacturing to devise complex templates and patterns, and to shape, construct, and assemble objects with combined shapes such as rectangular, cylindrical, tapered, or truncated cones, using the least number of seams and amount of metal; and of parallel-line and radial-line development, and triangulation
Knowledge of a wide variety of metals and how their characteristics fit the needs and requirements of projects where information or guidelines are minimal. Knowledge of and ability to use and manage functional data bases
Knowledge of fabricating complex items from a variety of materials such as galvanized or stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys
Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and technical orders, and to evaluate compliance, adequacy of repairs and proper installation of parts and modifications
Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and technical orders. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs
Knowledge of and practical application of Total Quality Management (TQM) principals and processes. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
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