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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) LEADER

FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST
Island, WA Other
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) Leader in the MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

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 job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE:

(1) Possessing full journeyman skills and working knowledge in the sheet metal processing techniques and aircraft maintenance procedures; (2) Fabricating metal repairs and modifying aircraft sheet metal and composite structures and various parts; (3) Disassembling, modifying repairs and assembling structural parts and aerodynamic surfaces on aircraft and associated components; (4) Installing airframe changes, engineering modifications, structural repairs and technical enhancements to meet requirements; (5) Reading, interpreting and complying with directions and requirements within blueprints, sketches, technical data, and engineering specifications; (6) Demonstrating acceptable level of skill pertaining to the use of hand tools related to the metal smith trade; (7) Utilizing skills for sheet metal machinery; (8) Using precision measuring tools to accomplish work tasks; and (9) Communicating and providing training and instruction to personnel of various levels.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

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.

Salary : $40

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