Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•McConnell AFB, KS

About The Position

This is a full-time Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position serving as the Senior ART Officer and providing overall supervision and management of an aircraft maintenance, maintenance, equipment maintenance, or component maintenance squadron at an Air Force Reserve Command unit-equipped or associate unit. The civilian duties are performed alongside equivalent duties in the Reserve organization, where the incumbent holds a Reserve military rank or grade. The position is located at the 931 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and carries the military rank of O-4/Major, AFSC 021A3. 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 reports under the direction of the Senior ART/Group Commander, who delegates areas of responsibility and is available for consultation when controversies arise. Work is reviewed for overall mission support and achievement of organizational goals. This is a key management and mission-essential position. The employee must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, participate in unit training assemblies, and sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. ART duties are the regular assignments; non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The employee may act for a higher-level supervisor, up to and including the Group Commander, and may need to fly on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments. The position requires daily uniform wear and compliance with standards, a Top Secret clearance, and the ability to work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

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 obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system, including aircraft maintenance management, production management, quality control, customer coordination, and use of maintenance information systems.
For Federal GS applicants subject to time-in-grade rules, at least 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within Federal Civil Service; TIG applies to current GS employees or those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
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; maintenance information systems; and instructions, specifications, technical orders, publications, and operating procedures.
Must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement and be able to meet command-wide geographic mobility requirements.
Must maintain current certifications and complete required direct-deposit arrangements.
Must wear a uniform daily and comply with standards.
Position is subject to random drug testing.
Must work a schedule aligned to allow full participation in unit training assemblies; may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts, or emergency overtime.
May be required to fly on commercial and military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized; advance-in-hire or leave-accrual credit for prior work or active-duty experience may be authorized when applicable.
Appropriate unpaid, part-time, and volunteer experience may be credited when clearly documented.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee squadron activities; manage assigned maintenance resources and ensure production meets operational requirements and technical standards.
Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities, including personnel and position management, equal opportunity, security, and safety.
Represent the organization with installation and functional-area organizations and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Assess unit capability and advise commanders, supervisors, and staff.
Review and coordinate production management, quality control, and the direction of aircraft maintenance, avionics, and munitions activities.
Use management information systems to evaluate reports and products, analyze results, and take action to ensure workload is completed effectively.
Independently direct squadron work to achieve organizational goals, meet customer needs, and comply with applicable requirements and directives.
Formulate, determine, or influence unit training policies.
Maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and participate in unit training assemblies.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
Authorized PCS relocation expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof of superior qualifications.
Leave-accrual credit for prior work or active-duty experience may be authorized.

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