Sheet Metal Mechanic, (Aircraft) (WG-3806-08T11) Published July 9, 2026 About the Role: The 412th Maintenance Group is looking for a Full-Time Sheet Metal Mechanic, (Aircraft) (WG-3806-08T11) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Maintenance Group, 412 Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight / Sheet Metal/Composite Shop (MXMFS) at Edwards AFB. To develop templates for, or lay out, construct, assemble, and install unconventional, one-of-a-kind aircraft sheet metal items, systems, or apparatus for a one-time project or in support of experimental or testing activities for the sheet metal and plastic fabricator work portion of the Structures Section in the Fabrication Flight. Announcement Closes: 9 Aug 2026. Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2026 salary range: $84,023 - $118,959 per year (includes Locality) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible. Areas of Consideration (AOC): Command – wide (AFMC) Desired Skills: - Must be team player, able and willing to work with both military and civilian personnel. - Outstanding communication skills. - Multiple airframe experience desired. - Willingness to follow work direction from supervisor or training lead. Major Duties: - Plans and lays out, manufactures, modifies and/or repairs a variety of aircraft parts, components and forming aids. - Modifies aircraft frame segments such as structural members and reinforcements. - Uses/maintains tools and follows all safety practices and procedures. - Performs major structural repairs of damaged aircraft. - Maintains equipment records and documents actions. - Ensure all mandatory training requirements are completed withing prescribed timelines. - Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance performed. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest Obtain & maintain Security clearance This is a designated Drug Testing Position. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical. Knowledge of planning, layout, and aircraft sheet metal and composite repair. Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of a wide variety of metals and how their characteristics fit needs. Skill in using a wide variety of manual and and automated tools/equipment of the trade. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Please send resumes to: Jonathan M. Schultz, jonathan.schultz@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
