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USAJOBS · 7 hours ago

PLANNER & ESTIMATOR (SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT))

The FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST is seeking a Planner & Estimator (Sheet Metal Mechanic) for the MRO F/A-18 Production Department at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The role involves estimating and negotiating workload requirements, coordinating aircraft repair schedules, and preparing reports and estimates to support aircraft program goals.

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Responsibilities

You will estimate and negotiate scope of work and workload requirements to support depot level repair requirements for external fleet activities
You will act as a principal command liaison with external activities and provide on-site planner and estimator condition inspections, special inspections, and specific rework requirements on assigned aircraft
You will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the workload schedules for induction of aircraft within the on/off station emergency aircraft repair programs
You will prepare disposition reports, plans, and estimates in support of aircraft program goals and objectives
You will establish maximum requirements, establish delivery dates, determine material availability, and estimate material and manhour requirements
You will develop and estimate cost for the manufacture of sheet metal parts, including tooling and assemblies required for the modification of aircraft, engines, components and support equipment
You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position

Qualification

Sheet Metal FabricationCost EstimationBlueprint ReadingPlanningSchedulingAircraft MaintenanceCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a US Citizen
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
Developing and estimating costs for the manufacture of sheet metal parts, including tooling and assemblies required for the modification of aircraft, engines, components, and support equipment
Planning, estimating, coordinating, and scheduling sheet metal manufacturing plans for assigned aircraft components, aircraft, aircraft engines/components/accessories, avionics, and ground support equipment
Utilizing sheet metal trade knowledge to provide cost effective solutions for efficient trade processes and techniques
Developing, planning, and laying out sheet metal component fabrication work from blueprints, sketches, job orders, specifications, or maintenance instructions
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Company

USAJOBS

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