Aircraft Survival And Flight Equipment Repairer Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Whiteman AFB, MO

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About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position provides technical and administrative supervision of workers performing aircraft survival and flight equipment and fabric work, and trains reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the role. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and must maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies (UTAs); the incumbent’s regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. ARTs receive an average of one weekend of military training per month.

The position requires maintaining current certifications and a Secret security clearance. It may involve driving motor vehicles, travel on commercial or military aircraft for temporary duty, and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime. The employee must pass medical examinations and required physical fitness or agility tests and meet hearing and color, contrast, and depth perception standards. Work involves aircraft noise, considerable bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and extended standing, with lifting up to 75 pounds. The employee may climb on aircraft and work platforms, work alone, fly for duty purposes, and drive military vehicles. Mandatory training includes CPR, self-aid and buddy care, and environmental practices and procedures; explosive safety license requirements must be followed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and ready reserve status.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must meet the screen-out element of ability to lead or supervise and demonstrate the required quality level of knowledge and skill through experience and training.
• Knowledge of supervision and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity Treatment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring or test equipment common to the supervised trades.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment inspections and maintenance, including use, fitting, care, related supply procedures, and continuation and defense training classes.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including determining resources.
• Must maintain current certifications and pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, and required physical fitness or physical agility tests; must meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must report significant medical threshold shifts in health status or medication requirements to the supervisor.
• May need an appropriate valid driver's license if required for driving a motor vehicle.
• Must comply with explosive safety license requirements and complete mandatory training in CPR, self-aid and buddy care, and environmental practices and procedures.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the conditions of employment applicable to the position, including direct deposit and any required probationary or trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly or monthly use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials in an organizational segment or group.
• Assign work to individuals and provide technical direction or assistance with difficult work steps and processes.
• Participate with employees in developing performance plans.
• Apply Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Opportunity Treatment principles and requirements to personnel management actions and decisions, ensuring personnel are treated without discrimination.
• Ensure education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives and good safety and health habits in all work areas.
• Supervise aircraft survival and flight equipment and fabric work, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors.
• Train reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available to ARTs and their families, subject to eligibility based on position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to qualifying Federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

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