Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position serving as the Senior ART Officer with overall supervision and management of an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Equipment Maintenance Squadron, or Component Maintenance Squadron at an Air Force Reserve Command unit-equipped or associate unit. The position is located at the 445 Maintenance Squadron and carries the military rank of Major (O-4), AFSC 021A3. ARTs are full-time civilian employees who also serve in the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties, though some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The incumbent independently plans, organizes, and directs squadron work to achieve organizational goals, meet customer needs, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements and higher headquarters policies. The position operates under the direction of the Senior ART/Group Commander, who delegates areas of responsibility and is available for consultation. Work is reviewed for overall mission support and attainment of organizational goals. The incumbent may act in the absence of a higher-level supervisor up to and including the Group Commander. This is a key management position that may influence unit training policies and is critical to the unit's mobilization capability.

The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit Training Assemblies (UTA), and command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Travel may include flying in commercial and military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments. Work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime, may be required. The employee must maintain current certifications. A security clearance may be required, and the position may be subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must sign a mobility agreement; command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating aircraft maintenance activities and funding.
• Federal applicants must have 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) to meet the time-in-grade requirement, where applicable.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance management practices, procedures, organizational and mission requirements, capabilities, and limitations.
• Knowledge of basic operating principles of assigned aircraft systems and components; basic munitions, munitions procedures, quality assurance, and other unit operations.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations across organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of maintenance information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret instructions, specifications, technical orders, publications, and operating procedures.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on the appointment; a one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met it.
• Retired military personnel are usually ineligible for Air Force Reserve membership; those with active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply if they document the assignment, position, and unit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee squadron activities, managing maintenance resources and ensuring production meets operational requirements and technical standards.
• Recommend procedural and technical improvements and modifications.
• Ensure the assigned workforce is properly trained and equipped.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities, including personnel and position management, equal opportunity, security, and safety.
• Advise employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Represent the organization with installation and functional-area organizations and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Meet with key customers and coordinating officials to assess satisfaction, explain organizational policies and procedures, and resolve significant problems.
• Independently plan, organize, and direct squadron work to achieve organizational goals, meet customer needs, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements and higher headquarters policies.
• Formulate, determine, or influence unit training policies and support the unit's mobilization capability.
• Participate in unit Training Assemblies (UTA) and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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