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.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
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Screen Out Element for this position is the ability to perform common tasks including:1) Applying knowledge of all types of metals, metal alloys, and composite materials used in aircraft structures;2) Performing machining processes/operations to include planning, laying out and setting-up of work;3) Using various types of conventional and computer numerical control machine tools to perform machining operations; and4) Interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, directives, technical specifications and trade mathematics.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3400
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.