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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Army National Guard Units · Posted 45 days ago

On-site Edgewood, MD $24.5 – $48.7/hr Apply by May 29, 2026 Sheet Metal Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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About the Role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT), Position Description Number D0416000 and is part of the MD AASF, National Guard.

What You'll Do

  • The purpose of this position is to perform sheet metal maintenance on aircraft and components.
  • This position is responsible for the following duties: Inspects and troubleshoots aircraft structures such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings and stabilizers.
  • Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines.
  • Removes, fabricates, repairs, modifies, and installs parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, fairing, stressed and double contour skins using hand or powered tools and a variety of metal working equipment.
  • Fits and trims components to aircraft such as loading gear doors, ailerons, flaps, engine access doors and similar assemblies.
  • Performs fabrication of local manufactured items required for facility support.
  • Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling.
  • Devises and calculates patterns employing the principles of triangulation, radial, and parallel line development.
  • Aligns component structures and airframe using precision optical measuring instruments, plumline and level.
  • Repairs cracks in aircraft skin.
  • Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas as necessary to retain or restore original strength.
  • Installs regular, heat-treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners by using pneumatic riveters, bucking bars and other special tools.
  • Performs metal to metal bonding where delamination of surfaces or core material occurs.
  • Inspects for corrosion conditions which are eliminated by chemical treatment or material replacement.

Requirements

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
  • If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 427fc8d8-8ade-4c74-a7cc-40c2e033161f

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