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.
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Key Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is: to perform aircraft structural maintenance journey level proficient in tasks associated with planning, laying out, fabricating, modifying, repairing, assembling, and installing sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks herein.
Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work ordersinthe repair, coating or manufacture of aircraft structural components.
Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, beading and tubing machines to fabricate and repair items Prepares surfaces and applies protective coatings to a variety of materials, such as sheet metal.
Prepares effective training plans to maximize Reserve training. Utilizes safety practices. Cleans work area and equipment.
This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $64801 – $75508/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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