Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor

Air National Guard Units•Elmendorf AFB, AK

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor plans and coordinates personnel and other resources across assigned organizational units. The role analyzes work plans and project status, communicates schedule and resource information to higher-level managers, and participates in planning meetings. It directs subordinate supervisors and work groups, assigns work, sets deadlines, balances workloads, monitors production and quality, and coordinates operations with other organizations. The supervisor administers personnel and operational programs, including performance appraisals, training needs, leave scheduling, safety, quality assurance, cost reduction, and awards. The role maintains production and administrative records, resolves referred personnel problems and grievances, and ensures accurate position descriptions and compliance with position-management principles. The supervisor also prepares for and participates in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command-support exercises. Additional duties may include emergency response, fire/crash/rescue, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy-equipment operation, and facility or equipment maintenance. This Alaska Air National Guard position requires membership in the Alaska Air National Guard, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required Secret security clearance. The military grade requirement is Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) or Master Sergeant (MSgt/E-7P) promotable to E-8. The position requires a two-year trial period and may require irregular or overtime hours to support operational needs. Physical duties include strenuous aircraft-maintenance work in indoor and outdoor environments, potentially involving hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance, identified as Secret, are required.
Military grade must be Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) or Master Sergeant (MSgt/E-7P) promotable to E-8.
At least 36 months of specialized experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing major and minor aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
Experience coordinating mechanics' work and scheduling maintenance to complete critical actions and maintain effective workflow.
Ability to instruct lower-graded mechanics, military personnel, and others in disassembly and reassembly of crash-damaged aircraft components, including engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and fuel controls.
Experience planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower-grade personnel; reviewing work requirements and setting priorities to meet deadlines; and knowledge of the function's work areas.
Experience demonstrating supervisory ability or potential, including knowledge of general supervisory concepts and shop processes.
Experience adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Must serve a two-year trial period.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position's duties under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
Resume must document complete employment dates and hours worked per week, and describe relevant duties in sufficient detail to substantiate qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or supervising an Accessories Flight on heavy aircraft.

Responsibilities

Plan personnel and resource allocations for work operations requiring quarterly or longer-term planning.
Analyze subordinate work plans, project progress, schedules, and emerging or emergency requirements; provide status and resource information to higher-level managers.
Participate in planning conferences and meetings.
Coordinate and direct subordinate units; assign and explain work, set deadlines, balance workloads, and promote efficient operations.
Review production, cost, and personnel utilization records and adjust operations to address problems.
Prepare operating instructions and work plans for critical or emergency projects; spot-check operations for production and quality standards.
Coordinate work with other organizations and functions and encourage employees to meet management goals.
Recommend promotions or reassignments, review personnel actions, appraise subordinate supervisors, and review employee appraisals.
Determine training needs and administer cost-reduction, incentive-award, suggestion, and quality-assurance programs.
Ensure safety, housekeeping, labor-management, equal-opportunity, and other applicable programs and requirements are observed.
Schedule leave, maintain accurate position descriptions and position management, and ensure production reports and administrative records are maintained.
Address personnel problems and grievances referred by subordinate supervisors and ensure corrective action is taken.
Ensure subordinates use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety precautions.
Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command-support exercises.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include emergency response, fire/crash/rescue, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy-equipment operation, and facility or equipment maintenance.