SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32)
Who may apply
Limited to the following applicant groups:
- National Guard and reserves
Salary context
Based on 33 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
This position is part of the 149th Maintenance Operations Squadron located in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this position is to serve as a consultant to the Maintenance Group Commander / Director of Maintenance.Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:- Develops, interprets, and provides program guidance to the Wing regarding maintenance policies, procedures, budget, training criteria, and manpower/personnel. Interprets command aircraft assignment configuration and reporting policy and informs appropriate Wing personnel of requirements and provides sufficient follow-up to ensure compliance. Creates functional checklists, guides, and other evaluation tools for use in determining the proficiency of maintenance operations personnel in accomplishing related maintenance tasks. Develops, recommends, and reviews new or supplemental draft maintenance procedures and instructions applicable to aircraft maintenance emissions. Manages the maintenance training program and implements policies to ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained to fulfill mission requirements. Evaluates the overall structure of maintenance organizations, identifying program deficiencies and areas for improvement. Prepares and presents summaries/briefings on maintenance manpower levels and any impact on readiness. Provides recommendations to accommodate shortfalls.
- Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and funds execution.
- Leads aircraft maintenance support for operational, exercise, or contingency operations. Interprets operational, exercise, and contingency requirements and implements actions to assist Wing execution.
- Evaluates leads and controls the Group and subordinate unit training program to ensure combat readiness for unit members and tracks progress via automated training records system and other tools.
- Directs aircraft maintenance analysis activities for the Maintenance Group. Reviews and interprets aircraft maintenance analysis information to implement programs that positively affect the future health of the aircraft fleet. Ensures aircraft status is properly reported per technical guidance. Oversees unit-level management of aircraft Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to document and track weapon system maintenance. Compares aircraft maintenance analysis information to National Guard and Major Command standards and identifies trends that could adversely impact unit readiness. Reviews and analyzes daily aircraft statistics and assists senior leaders to develop and implement programs to ensure the unit meets mission requirements. Maintains awareness of mission
changes that will impact maintenance programs and processes. - Represents the Maintenance Operations branch, participating in discussions, meetings, and/or serving on panels or committees concerning maintenance policies and procedures. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within the wing, local organizations, other units, NGB and Major Commands. Confirms engine health management duties are performed accurately and data is reported to the Engine Manager for all engines in a timely manner. Ensures unit personnel collect and properly report Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) data. Oversees fleet management to provide consistent availability of quality aircraft/systems to meet operational requirements. Meets with unit representatives and coordinating officials to assess the effectiveness of
maintenance operations policies and procedures; explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve issues. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Clarifies and recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of concerns impacting the Maintenance Group. Hosts Depot and Contract field teams, providing in-briefs on unit-specific
maintenance and tool control requirements and coordinates/monitors status of aircraft and progress of repair work. - Establishes metrics and utilizes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-assessments and presents detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-09) with experience, education or training in computations of cost data on labor and materials, buying materials or reviewing data with respect to man-hours, machine time, materials consumed, etc. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc. Experience in managing the function of work to be performed.? Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Quality of Experience:
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Requirements
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
- All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard.
- This position is subject to some shiftwork.
- Texas National Guard Membership is required.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Trial period required (see additional information)
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Rank Spread: E-8/SMSgt not to exceed E-9/CMSgt
For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
Compatible Military Assignments:
AFSC: 2R2XX or 2AXXX
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the
use of the Position Designation Tool.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the
Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of
domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers,
contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be
required.
5. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
6. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
7. This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
8.The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024115A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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