COMPOSITE FABRICATOR

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: 1)Fabricating, assembling, and repairing primary and secondary aircraft structures such as main rotor blades, tail rotor blades, floorboards, primary flight control surfaces, and structural panels utilizing advanced composite materials; 2) Developing and coordinating repair for each replacement ply of a laminate to be repaired; 3) Using flat patterns to cut individual plies from a variety of unidirectional advanced composite materials; and 4) Analyzing damage to critical flight components to determine types of repair configuration to be utilized. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 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.
You will serve as a Composite Fabricator in the MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.