Aircraft Overhaul Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•March AFB, CA

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position serves as an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) Chief, providing technical and administrative supervision over subordinate supervisors and workers who handle, service, inspect, evaluate, test, and repair assigned and transient aircraft in an integrated environment. The incumbent also trains reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the position. ARTs are regular career civil service employees and must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. The position requires participation in Unit Training Assemblies, typically averaging one weekend of military training per month. Regular assignments are ART duties, although some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The position is designated as a key position critical to mobilization capability and is subject to random drug testing. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime; fly on commercial or military aircraft for duty assignments; and drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required. The employee must maintain current certifications and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Meet the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family and demonstrate the required quality level of knowledge and skill through experience and training.
Demonstrate the ability to lead or supervise as an Aircraft Overhaul Supervisor.
Have knowledge of the principles, processes, and techniques of the trades or crafts supervised, as well as applicable safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Have knowledge of personnel management policies and practices, including sexual harassment and EEO/EOT.
Know how to use and maintain hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring or test equipment, and how to troubleshoot, inspect, and trace difficult defects or problems.
Be able to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications; plan and organize work and determine required resources; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to direct and coordinate subordinate work activities and implement personnel policies and procedures through subordinate supervisors.
Have comprehensive knowledge of assigned weapon systems, including airframes, aircraft systems, their interrelationships, and aircraft power plants, sufficient to conduct operational checks and verify performance limits.
Be a current Air Force Reserve member or be willing and qualified to join, and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Maintain current certifications.
Register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Be willing to undergo random drug testing and, if required, obtain a security clearance.
Be able to meet the position's stated functional and sensory requirements, including carrying, reaching, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, bending, climbing, coordination, vision, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing with aid.
Provide a valid driver's license if required for the position.

Responsibilities

Plan work and perform related administrative responsibilities.
Direct work and provide reserve training.
Supervise subordinate supervisors and workers engaged in aircraft ground handling, servicing, inspection, condition evaluation, testing, and repair.
Apply Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Opportunity Treatment principles to personnel decisions and ensure personnel are treated without discrimination.
Ensure education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, safety, and health practices in all work areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.