COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATOR

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide on/off equipment maintenance for the 5th Generation aircraft. Responsible for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, modifying and maintaining advanced composite components, internal and external along with accessories of aircraft structures assemblies/sub-assemblies and low observable systems, sub-systems and applicable aircraft specialized coatings. Maintain the low observable system and sub-systems via health evaluation/quantification systems. Prepare aircraft for, and perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, repairs, maintenance, modifications and TCTOs. Identify, remove, and prevent corrosion including proper application of corrosion inhibitors. Provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks herein. Reads, interprets and understands engineering drawings as well as manufacturing process specifications for coatings/plastics applications on low observable aircraft, parts, and assemblies Plans and lays out work from engineering data, blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the repair, coating or manufacture of aircraft structural components and support equipment. Operates, cleans, maintains and accounts for all hand, power tools and equipment to fabricate and repair items Performs evaluations and audits of the low observable coatings systems for damage and system integrity. Prepares effective training plans to maximize Reserve training. Utilizes safety practices, Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AF Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program (ECAMP) environmental protection practices and procedures and complies with security regulations, directives and policies. Cleans work area and equipment.