AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Tulsa, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position is with the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Fighter Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element. The supervisor oversees workers on an approved night-shift operation, directly or through subordinate leaders, while also performing the non-supervisory work of the Propulsion Element. The position works directly for the WS-8602-10 Aircraft Engine Mechanic Supervisor. The occupational work supervised is Aircraft Engine Mechanic, WG-8602-10.

The supervisor plans work schedules and sequences, sets priorities and deadlines, determines required skills, materials, and equipment, and contributes workload, staffing, scheduling, and budget information. The role assigns and explains work, instructs employees, reviews work, resolves work-related problems, ensures resources are available, and coordinates with other work units. It also includes personnel administration such as participating in selections, approving leave, appraising performance, arranging training, counseling employees, addressing complaints and conduct issues, and initiating disciplinary proposals.

The position maintains production records, promotes government programs, ensures safety and housekeeping requirements are followed, and reviews subordinate position descriptions and work methods. It performs aircraft propulsion maintenance work, implements safety requirements, and prepares for and participates in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises. Additional duties may include structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue, security guard work, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, and emergency response.

Appointment requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard before placement takes effect, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Other conditions include federal employment suitability, possible completion of a trial period, mandatory direct deposit, and a possible probationary period of up to two years. A valid state driver’s license is required for duties involving motor vehicle operation. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Requirements

• Must hold a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard before the effective date of placement; military grades E-7 through E-8.
• Experience or training in aircraft engine assembly and disassembly and prescribed modifications in accordance with technical specifications, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Experience performing aircraft engine and component maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair for fixed- and/or rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience determining maintenance needs from work orders, inspection reports, historical records, and personal diagnosis.
• Journeyman-level knowledge and experience planning, directing, and organizing assignments for lower-grade personnel.
• Experience reviewing work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the various lines of work performed by the function and of shop processes and general supervisory concepts.
• Ability to supervise or demonstrate potential for supervisory duties, including adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a trial period and may serve a probationary period of up to two years.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A valid state driver’s license is required if the position requires operation of motor vehicles.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly or monthly work schedules, sequences of operations, priorities, and deadlines.
• Determine the skills, materials, and equipment needed for work; contribute to planning, budget requests, workload estimates, and staffing recommendations.
• Assign and explain work; instruct subordinates; review work in progress or upon completion and make adjustments.
• Investigate work-related problems, implement corrective actions within the unit’s authority, ensure equipment and materials are available, and coordinate work with other units.
• Participate in personnel selection; schedule and approve leave; set performance requirements and conduct appraisals; determine training needs and arrange training.
• Counsel employees, address informal complaints, take informal corrective action, and initiate disciplinary proposals when needed.
• Support government-wide programs and policies, promote employee participation in improvement programs, and ensure safety and housekeeping rules are observed.
• Maintain production reports and records; periodically review subordinate position descriptions; participate in improving work methods and organizational structure.
• Perform the non-supervisory work of the Propulsion Element, including aircraft engine maintenance work.
• Implement safety requirements and ensure subordinates use appropriate safety equipment and precautions.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, and emergency response.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed