Aircraft Overhaul & Repair Supervisor
About The Position
This position is an Aircraft Overhaul & Repair Supervisor in the MRO Production Division, Production Trades Branch, FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA. The supervisor analyzes and interprets blueprints, specifications, and other technical directives for aircraft mechanical-parts repair; inspects repaired aircraft systems and components; checks settings and calibrations; and assigns overhaul work according to project priorities. The role includes planning the daily and weekly sequence of work for subordinates, interpreting blueprints and preparing layouts or sketches, assigning tasks based on priorities and workers’ capabilities and availability, and monitoring work quality and inspection sequence. The supervisor may make recommendations about personnel actions, training, transfers, separations, grievances, and suggestions for improvements. The position requires rotating shifts, exposure to high noise levels, continuous use of personal protective equipment during the work shift, and possible travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. Travel may involve extended periods aboard military or commercial aircraft.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
- New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random testing.
- Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, for the work shift.
- Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
- Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the trade and labor duties; qualifications are evaluated based on experience, training, and job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.
- Must meet the Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
- Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the most difficult and complex supervisory tasks with a high degree of independence, including planning work, interpreting blueprints, assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring quality and inspection sequence, and making personnel and training recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret blueprints, specifications, and other technical directives for repairing aircraft mechanical parts.
- Inspect repaired aircraft systems and components and conduct quality assurance reviews to verify they are in operational working condition.
- Check aircraft settings and calibrations to verify they meet designated specifications.
- Assign aircraft overhaul work according to project priorities.
- Plan daily and weekly sequences of work operations for subordinates.
- Prepare layouts and sketches as necessary when interpreting blueprints.
- Assign subordinate tasks based on work priorities and individuals’ capabilities and availability.
- Monitor artisans’ work quality and ensure work is inspected in the proper sequence before submission to Quality Assurance for verification.
- Make recommendations concerning disciplinary or commendatory actions, promotions, demotions, training, transfers, separations, grievances, and beneficial suggestions.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
