NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING MECHANIC INSPECTOR - Naval Air Systems Command

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: Ability to do the theoretical, precise, and/or artistic work applies to skilled and semi-skilled occupations. SKILLED - use knowledge of trade theory and up-to-date trade practices. Skilled examples: Fabricate tools/fixtures/gages with critical dimensions. Use arithmetic/trade math for computations. Construct new, one-of-a-kind items. Invent new methods. Special/decorative effects. Plan/layout/set up operations. SEMI-SKILLED - special skills/procedures a worker must know and acquire through experience in line of work. Semi-skilled examples: Set up/shift storage locations. Select containers/protective devices/cushioning materials. Pack items considering size/type/weight/fragility/how they are transported. Know locations of stock and how they are marked/tagged/identified. Rotate items according to shelf life/age/date. Handling/processing/storing techniques. Machines/equipment used. Match names/numbers/other ID to orders or receipts. Fill out forms/record information 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-3700 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. You will perform traditional and advanced nondestructive inspections of aircraft, aircraft parts and aircraft engine parts/components that are repaired, processed and manufactured by operating complex and technical nondestructive testing systems.