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 screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out for this position is performing the following tasks:
1) Reviewing blueprints, assess item/system to be repaired and determine the sequence or operations, plan the work, select material, method and machines to use;
2) Recognizing various size bolts, screws, rivets and all fasteners associated with the aircraft trade;
3) Demonstrating knowledge to calculate irregular angles and curves, plan and layout work, and develop patterns and templates;
4) Exhibiting the skills to recognize the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade (e.g. stainless steel, magnesium, honeycomb)
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3800
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.