Aircraft Overhaul Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Elmendorf AFB, AK

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the regular career civil service. The incumbent must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and participate in an average of one weekend of military training per month. The position serves as an Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent, providing technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers performing aircraft maintenance in support of unit flying schedules and maintenance plans. The supervisor assigns priorities to aircraft production work, directs actions to resolve resource shortages in a Sortie Generation Flight, and trains reservists. The role is responsible for integrated production supporting permanently assigned and transient aircraft and has full supervisory responsibility for ARTs and AMC or ACC civilians assigned to the shift.

The incumbent plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials; assigns work and provides technical direction; participates with employees in developing performance plans; applies equal employment opportunity principles to personnel decisions; promotes security, safety, and health practices; and administers reserve training programs for traditional reservists and ARTs. The position is designated mission essential and may include some non-ART duties, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The employee may need to travel aboard commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; the screen-out element is ability to join the Reserves.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and maintain current certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must meet the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family qualification standard and demonstrate the required quality of knowledge and skill through experience and training.
• Knowledge of trade or craft principles, processes, and techniques; personnel management policies and procedures; and EEO requirements.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and of using and maintaining hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring or test equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, inspecting, and tracing difficult defects; ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments and determine required resources.
• Ability to implement personnel policies and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and practical application of MIS programs such as CAMS and GO-81.
• Must be able to perform the listed physical functions, including heavy lifting and carrying, reaching, using both hands and legs, walking, standing, bending, climbing, and operating special-purpose or motor vehicles.
• Must meet the listed vision, depth-perception, color-discrimination, and hearing requirements, subject to reasonable accommodation where possible.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• May be subject to random drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must disclose political appointments.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly or monthly use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Assign work and provide technical direction or assistance on difficult work steps and processes.
• Participate with employees in developing performance plans.
• Apply Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Opportunity Treatment principles to personnel actions and decisions, ensuring personnel are treated without discrimination.
• Ensure compliance with security directives and the practice of sound safety and health habits in work areas.
• Administer reserve training and associated programs for the section, maintaining consistent standards for traditional reservists and ARTs.
• Supervise aircraft maintenance production, assign production priorities, and direct responses to resource shortages.
• Support integrated production for permanently assigned and transient aircraft and train reservists.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.

What This Job Offers

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