AC
$25 – $29 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This instructor-level position manages and operates a woodworking shop at a military arts facility, teaching patrons woodworking skills and techniques while maintaining equipment, inventory, and budgets. It suits experienced woodcrafters comfortable with hands-on instruction, shop safety management, and the physical demands of standing and lifting throughout the workday.
Our summary, not Air Mobility Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques for making and repairing wooden items with unique and intricate designs
- Understanding of wood properties and characteristics including hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, veneers, wood substitutes, and bonding agents
- Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures for woodworking
- Ability to prepare operating budgets, control funds, and manage supply requisitions
- Knowledge of setup, operation and maintenance of precision woodworking machines and hand/power tools
- Skill in interpreting blueprints, sketches and specifications to create jigs, templates and fixtures
- Ability to instruct and assist shop patrons
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work orders
- Physical capability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, crouch and lift up to 45 pounds