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Do you have the interest and the experience to be a Sheet Metal Worker at Jacksonville Air Station with the Department of the Navy? If so, check out the details below and apply for what could be the start of a wonderful federal civil service career.
Naval Air Station, Fleet Readiness Center, Jacksonville, is northeast Florida’s largest employer. Sailors, civilians, and contractors provide worldwide in-service support to Navy operational units ashore and afloat. Several opportunities exist. Apply today!
Duties As a civilian federal civil service Sheet Metal Worker with the Department of Navy’s Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, you will work in the Production Lines Division, MRO Production Department at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, (FRCSE).
The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of metal repair, fabrication, planning, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components. You will assist higher graded mechanics in the full range of their duties.
Your responsibilities as a Sheet Metal Worker will require you to:
Perform a variety of metal repair, fabrication, planning, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components.
Work from drawings, manuals, technical directives, and instructions.
Use hand power tools and metalworking tools to repair, manufacture, and/or modify aircraft or aircraft engine assemblies or parts.
Manufacture and install patches, splices, reinforcements, and the use of replacement parts to repair damaged components.
Qualifications Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the job elements and screen‑out elements listed below.
The quality of your background, not necessarily the length of your experience, will determine how you qualify for this position. Your resume and supporting documentation should specifically describe your experience and training to show that you have the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform common tasks as described in the screen‑out below.
This Sheet Metal Worker job has a
screen‑out element , which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job; applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen‑out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The screen‑out element for this position is:
The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, including:
1) Examining, repairing, manufacturing, and modifying sheet metal parts and components of aircraft in order to install straight edges and/or regular curves.
2) Forming sheet metal using hand and power tools to execute projects efficiently.
3) Planning and laying out work in accordance with blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications.
4) Disassembling, repairing, and modifying to process aircraft, aircraft engine structure, and components. Works with a high degree of independence.
NOTE: U.S. citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Salary and Benefits This skilled trade position has a WG‑8 wage range of $24.72 - $28.80 per hour.
Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k) offering.
There is no waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
How to Apply Thank you for expressing interest in the Sheet Metal Worker role in Jacksonville, FL!
Interested applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: http://navair.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/t7y6JqWD9xjeSb7-It50iA.
Please see the official Job Opportunity Announcement/Flyer in USAJOBS for more information about the qualifications and how you will be evaluated at USAJOBS - Job Announcement.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the closing date of May 20, 2026.
Resumes are restricted to no more than two pages. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
Your application will be carefully considered for the current opening, and you'll also receive notifications about upcoming opportunities with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our recruitment and hiring network.
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Do you have the interest and the experience to be a Sheet Metal Worker at Jacksonville Air Station with the Department of the Navy? If so, check out the details below and apply for what could be the start of a wonderful federal civil service career.
Naval Air Station, Fleet Readiness Center, Jacksonville, is northeast Florida’s largest employer. Sailors, civilians, and contractors provide worldwide in-service support to Navy operational units ashore and afloat. Several opportunities exist. Apply today!
Duties As a civilian federal civil service Sheet Metal Worker with the Department of Navy’s Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, you will work in the Production Lines Division, MRO Production Department at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, (FRCSE).
The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of metal repair, fabrication, planning, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components. You will assist higher graded mechanics in the full range of their duties.
Your responsibilities as a Sheet Metal Worker will require you to:
Perform a variety of metal repair, fabrication, planning, layout, and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components.
Work from drawings, manuals, technical directives, and instructions.
Use hand power tools and metalworking tools to repair, manufacture, and/or modify aircraft or aircraft engine assemblies or parts.
Manufacture and install patches, splices, reinforcements, and the use of replacement parts to repair damaged components.
Qualifications Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the job elements and screen‑out elements listed below.
The quality of your background, not necessarily the length of your experience, will determine how you qualify for this position. Your resume and supporting documentation should specifically describe your experience and training to show that you have the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform common tasks as described in the screen‑out below.
This Sheet Metal Worker job has a
screen‑out element , which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job; applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen‑out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The screen‑out element for this position is:
The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, including:
1) Examining, repairing, manufacturing, and modifying sheet metal parts and components of aircraft in order to install straight edges and/or regular curves.
2) Forming sheet metal using hand and power tools to execute projects efficiently.
3) Planning and laying out work in accordance with blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications.
4) Disassembling, repairing, and modifying to process aircraft, aircraft engine structure, and components. Works with a high degree of independence.
NOTE: U.S. citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Salary and Benefits This skilled trade position has a WG‑8 wage range of $24.72 - $28.80 per hour.
Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k) offering.
There is no waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
How to Apply Thank you for expressing interest in the Sheet Metal Worker role in Jacksonville, FL!
Interested applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: http://navair.yellogov.com/external/requisitions/t7y6JqWD9xjeSb7-It50iA.
Please see the official Job Opportunity Announcement/Flyer in USAJOBS for more information about the qualifications and how you will be evaluated at USAJOBS - Job Announcement.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the closing date of May 20, 2026.
Resumes are restricted to no more than two pages. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
Your application will be carefully considered for the current opening, and you'll also receive notifications about upcoming opportunities with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our recruitment and hiring network.
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