Metals Technology

POSITION TITLE: OPEN DATE: CLOSE DATE:

UNIT OF ACTIVITY/DUTY LOCATION: GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Min: Max:

SELECTING SUPERVISOR:

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

MAJOR DUTIES

IAW ANGI 36-101, 21 April 2022, paragraph Chapter 6, Initial AGR tour orders are probationary. The probationary period will not exceed six years. AGR tours may
not extend beyond an Enlisted member’s ETS or an Officer’s MSD. Be advised that acceptance of an AGR Tour may result in future and unexpected out of state
PCS or tours of up to one year or longer.

Airmen must meet the minimum requirements for each fitness component in addition to scoring an overall composite of 75 or higher for entry into the AGR program.
For members with a documented Duty Limitation Code (DLC) which prohibits them from performing one or more components of the Fitness Assessment, an overall
"Pass" rating is required.

Individuals selected for AGR tours must meet the Preventative Health Assessment (PHA)/physical qualifications outlined in DAFMAN 48-123, 8 December 2020,
Medical Examination and Standards. They must also be current in all Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) requirements to include immunizations. RCPHA/PHA and
dental must be conducted not more than 12 months prior to entry on AGR duty and an HIV test must be completed not more than six months prior to the start date of
the AGR tour.

Enlisted Airmen who are voluntarily assigned to a position which would cause an over grade must indicate such in writing; a voluntary demotion letter must be
included with the application in accordance with ANGI 36-2503, 24 February 2010, Administrative Demotion of Airmen, when assigned to the position. Acceptance of
demotion must be in writing and included in the assignment application package. Application Package will not be forwarded without Administrative Demotion
statement.

IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.

IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals
selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding,
See ANGI36-101 Attachment 3.

IAW ANGI36-101, paragraph 6.6.1, members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement
to 24 months when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.

If a selectee does not possess the advertised AFSC, he/she must complete the required training/assignment criteria within 12 months of being assigned to the
position. Failure to do so may result in immediate termination. Extension past 12-months will only be considered if the delay is through no fault of the applicant.

Metals Technology

TSGT/E-6 MSGT/E-7

CMSgt Michael Valiante

22 Jan 2025

177th FW ANG members (Must hold advertised AFSC)

Announcement Number: NJANG 46-AF-25

Secret

0113754834
Position Number

06 Feb 2025

Please refer to attached pages for more info on the major duties and initial qualifications for this position for this AFSC or go to:
https://www.my.af.mil to review the AFECD or AFOCD

2A771

177th Maintenance Squadron, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications must be signed and dated. Applications received with an unsigned NGB 34-1 and RIP will not be forwarded for consideration.
The application package must include all items 1-5 listed below. If the required documents are not submitted, a letter of explanation must be
included. Submittal of any missing requirements after the closeout will NOT be accepted.

Use AGR Application Instructions from DMAVA website (https://www.nj.gov/military/admin/vacancy/#air-agr-jobs)

**Incomplete packages will not be considered for the position vacancy
**All application documents must be consolidated into a single .pdf file. (Do not put in a PDF Portfolio format)

1. Signed NGB Form 34-1 Application Form for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Position dated 20131111 (https://www.nj.gov/military/admin/vacancy)
2. Signed CURRENT full Records Review RIP from Virtual MPF https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPF/Hub/Pages/Hub.asp
3. CURRENT PASSING Report of Individual Fitness from MyFSS/MyFitness <(must not show a "fitness due date" that is in the past) (or) a signed
letter from the UFPM. If exempt, please include Form 469 with application)
4. Current EPB/OPB – if you do not have a current EPB/OPB, submit last EPB/OPB and a MFR stating the missing reason.
5. Contact Information-on a separate document; Rank, Last, First Name, preferred contact email, and preferred contact phone#.
6. Inability to Retire as AGR SOU (if applicable) (https://www.nj.gov/military/admin/vacancy)
7. Administrative Grade Reduction (if applicable)- Current military grade cannot exceed maximum Military grade announced on Vacancy. Over
graded applicants must include a memorandum indicating willingness to accept an administrative reduction if selected.
8. A copy of current VALID state driver's license (as required).

EMAILING REQUIREMENTS:
Ensure all requirements are consolidated into ONE single PDF (adobe portfolio is not recommended) (consider printing signed documents to PDF
prior to combining files)-Signatures may be stripped once they are saved.

PDF File Name should be Rank Last Name, First Name_Position Announcement Number
Example: TSgt Mouse, Mickey_VA 01-AF-23
Email Subject should be: TSgt Mouse, Mickey_VA 01-AF-23
Email Application Package to: ng.nj.njarng.list.nj-job-submission-agr-air@army.mil

** Applications will be accepted through GEARS (GEARS https://gears.army.mil/), if standard email procedures do not work**

QUESTIONS: Applicants may call HRO to verify receipt of application prior to closeout date.
Commercial 609-562-0887 or Commercial 609-562-0860 or ng.nj.njarng.list.nj-job-submission-agr-air@army.mil
Assistance will be rendered in the order the request was received.

Currently employed technicians may compete for AGR positions. If selected, permanent employees will have their Federal Employee
Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) continue for 26 pay periods following their start date on AGR. If selected, your National Guard Association of
the United States (NGAUS) will be terminated at the end of the pay period you begin LWOP/AUS. If selected, normally, your Federal
Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) will terminate 30 days after AGR start date. Other pay related actions (i.e., TSP, advanced sick leave,
etc.) should be reviewed with the Employee Relations Section of J1-HRO. Contact information: 609-562-0866/0874.

BONUS/INCENTIVE RECIPIENTS
If you currently receive any type of incentive such as bonus, student loan repayment, or GI Bill Kicker, these incentives will stop effective
on the first day of full-time employment with the National Guard. Contact your RETENTION OFFICE MANAGER.

• Selection into [ E8 / E9 / O4 / O5 ] positions is contingent on availability/state allocation of controlled grades.
• Selection into higher graded positions IS NOT a promise of promotion
• Upon selection additional medical verification will be required prior to start of AGR tour
• The publication of AGR orders by HRO will be the official appointment into the New Jersey Air AGR program.

No commitment will be made by the command to any applicant prior to the review of qualifications by the HRO
and TAG approved appointment through the Officer Action Board (if applicable).

• Continuation beyond initial tour may be subject to evaluation based on AGR Continuation Board
• AGR Bring-Your-Own-Billet, authorization from the relinquishing commander is required.

DAFECD, 31 Oct 24

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AFSC 2A771, Craftsman
AFSC 2A751, Journeyman
AFSC 2A731, Apprentice
AFSC 2A711, Helper

AIRCRAFT METALS TECHNOLOGY
(Changed 31 Oct 17)

1. Specialty Summary. Designs, welds, heat treats, fabricates, and machines precision tools, components, and assemblies for aerospace
weapon systems and related support equipment (SE). Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 170000.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:
2.1. Advises on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems. Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision
tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate metal working operations. Performs metals technology shop calculations such as determining
cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and preheat and postheat requirements. Welds, brazes, solders, and heat treats metals. Uses
manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal working machines, mills, and lathes to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots,
and keyways for aircraft components and SE. Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer Aided Design- Computer
Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods. Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings
and specifications.
2.2. Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using machine screws, bolts, rivets, press fits, and welding techniques. Uses
metal working equipment, tools, and supplies to produce surface finishing specifications for components. Extracts broken or damaged
hardware. Checks components for wear tolerances using precision measuring devices.
2.3. Maintains and inspects hand tools and metal working machinery. Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop
equipment and tools. Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on all equipment. Uses and disposes
of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.

3. Specialty Qualifications:
3.1. Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: metal repair and fabrication processes; composition of metals and machinable materials;
weld specifications; metal tempering; forging; mechanical drawings; use of precision measuring devices and tools; metal fabricating by
oxyacetylene, metallic arc, and inert gas shielded arc; operation and capacity of metal working and welding equipment; use and fabrication
of layout and fixture devices; safety codes and practices regarding equipment and supplies; hazards of explosive gasses, hazardous rays,
and fumes; and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
3.2. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in shop mathematics, metal working, or mechanical
drawing is desirable.
3.3. Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
3.3.1. For award of AFSC 2A731, completion of a basic aircraft metals technology course is mandatory.
3.4. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
3.4.1. 2A751. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A731. Also, experience in functions such as gas and electric welding, boring,
milling, shaping, grinding metal, or using precision measuring devices.
3.4.2. 2A771. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A751. Also, experience performing or supervising functions dealing with
welding, using precision measuring devices, and machining.
3.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
3.5.1. See attachment 4 for entry requirements.
3.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of AFSCs 2A711/31/51/71: normal depth perception as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical
Examinations and Standards.
3.5.3. For award and retention of these AFSCs: must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program
Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.