Production Controller (Aircraft Propulsion Equipment)

Air Force Global Strike Command • Whiteman AFB, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of preliminary and immediate control tasks related to the maintenance, inspection, and repair of aircraft, aircraft propulsion units (including engines and subsystems), associated Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and auxiliary power units (APUs). Additionally, the role involves assisting the Aircraft Scheduler, and training reservists and other office personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• The incumbent will be required to complete mandatory training requirements to include but not limited to Maintenance Management Production Technical Training and Engine Tracker course.
• Temporary duty assignments (TDY), work or training opportunities may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent may be required to work compensatory or overtime to meet workload demands.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes working with recurring manufacture, overhaul, or repair of products or projects using multiple-process production methods and procedures to develop plans and information necessary for the control of complex products such as airframes of fixed and rotary wing aircraft or a variety of complex and long-term facility repair and construction projects; Using product and manufacturing terminology, data, and standards, and determining how to relate them to new projects; Observing and analyzing production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, if they can be improved and determining the causes of production delays.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet emergency and regular work load requirements.
• Knowledge of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret military aircraft and manufacturing terminology, technical orders, data, standards and instructions, and to relate them properly to the particular control projects assigned in preparing production plans and schedules and in maintaining effective follow-up.
• Knowledge of maintenance organizational structures and skill in the distribution of personnel to obtain balance in work load.
• Knowledge and skill of appropriate production/technical processes and material posture of maintenance work centers to assure continuing availability of material requirement.
• Knowledge of aerospace systems, subsystems, components, and associated inspection, repair, modification, and supply processes.
• Skill in oral communication to effectively communicate with senior operations and maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of automated maintenance information systems and aircraft maintenance documentation processes to collect, compile, and correlate production data from a variety of sources and use that data to determine compliance status of scheduled maintenance, inspection, and modification actions.
• Ability to correlate and analyze a variety of routine production data, technical manuals, and directives to determine applicability.
• Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• If selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Responsibilities

• Develops maintenance and operational plans for assigned aircraft, including control tasks for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and their propulsion units (engines, subsystems), AGE, and APUs.
• Functions as the Aircraft/Engine Tracking/Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS) and Data Base Monitor.
• Develops and recommends local engine management policy and procedures based on applicable Technical Order and AFI guidance.
• Processes all engine download data.
• Serves as the Propulsion Systems Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO)/Life Limit Monitor.
• Prepares and conducts training and skill level progression for assigned Air Force Reserve production schedulers (Aircraft/Engine).
• May be required to perform inspections or write evaluations on workcenters and/or maintenance group employees (evaluations, quality verification inspections, assistance visits, informal or formal visits, forms inspections).
• Expected to lead all functions of the office when the team is absent.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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