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Structures Training Leader (WL-3806-11)

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About the Role:

The 412th Maintenance Group is looking for a Full-Time Structures Training Leader (WL-3806-11) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Maintenance Group, 412 Maintenance Squadron/Fabrication Flight / Sheet Metal/Composite Shop (MXMFS) at Edwards AFB.

 

To lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full-time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards. (Sheet Metal/Composite work).

 Announcement Closes: 9 Aug 2026.

Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $112,155 - $130,855 per year (includes Locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible.

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Command – wide (AFMC)

Desired Skills:

- Skilled in the use of manual and automated sheet metal/composite tools and equipment.

- Must be team player, skilled at instruction.

- Willing and able to instruct new and experienced personnel, both military and civilian.

- Outstanding communication skills.

- Multiple airframes experience desired.

Major Duties:

- Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers.

- Oversees the implementation of the master formal training plan.

- Plans, lays out, manufactures, modifies and/or repairs a variety of aircraft parts, components and forming aids.

- Trains and leads employees.

- Uses/maintains tools and ensures all safety practices and procedures are followed.

- Update supervisor/s on progress of trainees.

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 (if applicable)
  • Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s).
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 

***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

 

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