Aircraft Systems Supervisor (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Peoria, IL

19h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Illinois Army National Guard (IL AASF 3). The Aircraft Systems Supervisor (WS-8801-10) supervises workers, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors, in carrying out the operations of an organizational unit and performs associated nonsupervisory work. The position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the specified military grade before placement. The selectee must wear a military uniform. The position plans and coordinates aircraft systems work, including installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, and functionally testing aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification. It also oversees safety, work methods, schedules, priorities, assignments, and corrective actions. Applicants must meet the specialized aircraft-systems and supervisory experience requirements; education cannot substitute for experience.

Requirements

Membership in the Illinois National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Military grade of Warrant Officer CW3–CW5.
Specialized experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting parts, subassemblies, and components, and functionally testing major and minor aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.
Specialized supervisory experience at the WS-10 level, including planning, directing, and organizing lower-grade personnel’s work assignments; reviewing requirements and setting priorities to meet deadlines; knowledge of the function’s lines of work and shop processes; and ability or potential to perform supervisory duties and adapt existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
Must meet qualification requirements through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Wear a military uniform.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service, if required.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to complete a trial period and a supervisor probationary period.
Must participate in direct deposit.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
Resume or application must describe relevant experience in the applicant’s own words, with dates, position titles, and how the experience was gained.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available.
PCS expenses may be authorized.

Responsibilities

Supervise workers, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors, in carrying out operations of an organizational unit and perform associated nonsupervisory work.
Implement regulatory safety requirements and ensure subordinates use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety precautions.
Ensure safety and housekeeping regulations are observed and appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used.
Review and improve work methods, organizational features, and position structures to eliminate unnecessary positions and optimize the work remaining.
Plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence operations.
Establish deadlines and priorities based on general schedules, methods, and policies.
Assign tasks and explain work requirements, methods, and procedures.
Instruct subordinates on new procedures or methods and assist with difficult or unfamiliar problem areas.
Adjust work plans as needed to accomplish work effectively and economically.
Identify and investigate work-related problems and independently implement corrective actions that do not affect work controlled by other supervisors.
Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and functionally test aircraft mechanical and pneudraulic systems during overhaul or modification.