COMPOSITE FABRICATOR

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Composite Fabricator, Position Description Number D23503000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Squadron Command of the Vermont Air National Guard. This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Airmen under announcement number MVA AF 26-31.

Duties

1. Improves, modifies, fabricates, and designs repairs for low observable assemblies, sub­assemblies, and components ensuring proper weight to strength ratios are met and maintains structural and low observable integrity requirements including associated aircraft structural composites. 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. Identifies and discusses potential problems in new designs or maintenance methods and procedures with engineers and other originators, advises on improvements in repair and maintenance methods including application techniques. May attend meetings or working groups with engineers, contractors etc. to resolve problems and maintain awareness of current techniques and processes that may not be documented. Orders and turns in aircraft parts and assemblies. May serve as the primary worker responsible for monitoring the completion of assigned maintenance tasks. 2. 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. Inspections will be done on weapons system structure, LO coating, and LO materials. Evaluates operational deficiencies and records LO system damage types, specific multi-complex dimensions, and location plots using the automated maintenance systems related to the specific weapons system. 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. Reports audit discrepancies and ensures LO aircraft systems and signature management databases are maintained to established MAJCOM tolerances and standards. Interprets, designs, and implements multi-complex LO systems maintenance work packages for accurate reduction of RCS signature. 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. 3. 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. Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives. Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes. 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. Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals. Use conventional paint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes and special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings. Operates wash rack as required. 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. 4. Collects, compiles, and records LO systems data for maintenance scheduling, statistical analysis, trending, and historical record. Performs data searches and reports findings as directed. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -knowledge of the newest substances to recommend and/or select materials for prototype and one-time items. Composite Fabricators have an extensive -knowledge of the properties and machining characteristics of a variety of composite or plastic materials. -knowledge of the low observable theory and practices with a direct influence to RCS reduction. -knowledge in adapting shop practices, methods, and procedures for use in unorthodox processes to fit new projects. -knowledge in establishing manufacturing procedures for newly developed compound materials by experimenting with various manufacturing techniques, curing times, irregular curvatures (surfaces), temperatures, and pressure. -Knowledge in manufacturing master patterns and molds with numerous compound curves and intersecting compound angles. -knowledge in applying mathematics to calculate loads, fits, sizes, and weights not provided in instructions and blueprints to overcome design flaws and lay out more complex items. -knowledge in interactions between like and dislike chemical and other low observable materials to provide a coherent bond line action. -skill in repairing, installing, and modifying composite materials. -ability to repair, modify, and install low observable assemblies/sub-assemblies made up of composite materials. -ability to examine repairs, materials, and products to determine whether the physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards, specifications, or contractual requirements Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies: 1. Aircraft maintenance 2. Oral Communication 3. Integrity/Honesty 4. Self-Management

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information. 2. AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education Resume (All applicants, currently serving in the military, prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and date the form). Other supporting documents (as applicable): For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action. DD-214 Transcripts Certifications Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone. - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience. - Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. If you are using education to qualify for this position or education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, You must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Vermont Air National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTANG Incentive Manager at 802-660-5211 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position. Pre-Employment Physical Examinations: Individual selected must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation 355.