Production Controller (Aircraft)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Richardson, AK

23d

About The Position

The Production Controller analyzes the allocated Flying Hour Program and develops plans to use available aircraft, personnel, maintenance capacity, facilities, equipment, and parts to meet operational and training needs of the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) and supported units. The role coordinates flying-hour plans, aircraft schedules, maintenance workloads, and logistics operations, balancing operational priorities with training requirements and aircraft readiness. It considers training assemblies, annual training, mobilization planning, exercises, and state emergency operations when allocating aircraft and flying hours.

The position develops and coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance plans, forecasts short- and long-term requirements, monitors work orders and repair-parts requisitions, and maintains the flow of work through maintenance shops. It uses the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A) to manage logistics information and prepare reports. The Production Controller analyzes readiness, workload, trends, and production data; maintains aircraft status and maintenance displays; and prepares required aircraft inventory, flying-time, and unit-status reporting.

The role serves as a liaison among AASF logistics, flight operations and training, supported units, the United States Property and Fiscal Office, and other military and maintenance organizations. It coordinates maintenance test flights and operational checks, repair-work delivery and pickup, and the resolution of production or scheduling issues. The position represents AASF logistics support at meetings and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a National Guard dual-status technician position requiring Alaska Army National Guard membership. Appointment is excepted and may be at warrant officer or enlisted status. The position is indefinite, expected to last more than one year and no more than five consecutive years, and may be terminated if funding is lost or reduced.

Requirements

• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required; this is a dual-status technician position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain the required security clearance; a Secret clearance is required.
• Must currently hold an MOS from the 15 or 92 series.
• Military grade must be Specialist (SPC/E-4) through Chief Warrant Officer (CW3/W-3).
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime or compensatory time may be required.
• May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• If driving is required, a valid appropriate driver’s license is mandatory.
• For GS-09, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 is required.
• Specialized experience includes scheduling workflow across multiple areas and coordinating products or materials from support activities.
• Specialized experience includes performing or supervising journeyman-level work in a production facility; preparing work orders; scheduling project phases; tracking progress; and adjusting materials, processes, and sequencing as needed.
• Specialized experience includes using automation support programs to enter data, report equipment status, monitor work orders and priorities, requisition repair parts, and track parts status.
• Resume must include complete employment dates and hours worked per week for each civilian and military employment entry; year-only dates may result in disqualification.
• Application experience and training must demonstrate the required qualifications in detail and in the applicant’s own words.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of production methods and operations for logistical support of single- and multi-engine rotary-wing aircraft.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of ARNG unit organization and functions to integrate supported units’ MTOE and personnel into AASF production services.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of policies, regulations, and processes governing production operations.
• Must have knowledge of assigned aircraft and equipment, production schedules and data, and the preparation of production schedules and reports.
• Must have knowledge of ULLS-A to enter data, report equipment status, monitor priorities, requisition repair parts, and perform related logistics tracking.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the allocated Flying Hour Program and develop plans to use flying hours, aircraft, and resources to meet operational and training requirements.
• Analyze supported aviation units’ logistics capabilities and training needs, and develop plans to improve personnel proficiency and integrate units into AASF logistics efforts.
• Develop maintenance plans, schedules, and workload priorities to maintain aircraft readiness and balance operational and training flying requirements with logistics capacity.
• Identify personnel, training schedules, tools, diagnostic test equipment, parts, and facilities needed to meet aircraft and maintenance requirements.
• Recommend aircraft-use priorities based on mission requirements, maintenance forecasts, and AASF capabilities.
• Program scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, manpower, facilities, parts, and operations to meet maintenance workloads and maintain a regular flow of work through shops.
• Use ULLS-A to manage logistics operations; monitor work orders and repair-parts requisitions; and prepare formatted and ad hoc reports.
• Analyze aircraft readiness, workload capacity, production data, work processes, and recurring discrepancies or trends; provide planning factors and management information.
• Maintain maintenance priorities, report deviations and their effects on schedules, assist with production problems, and recommend adjustments to repair priorities.
• Coordinate Maintenance Test Flights and Maintenance Operational Checks to support aircraft availability.
• Publish maintenance plans and schedules; maintain displays of aircraft status, flight requirements, in-process workloads, and maintenance flow charts.
• Forecast scheduled and depot maintenance; prioritize unscheduled maintenance according to AASF capabilities and capacities; and monitor component time changes and controlled exchanges.
• Collect and submit Aircraft Inventory Status and Flying Time Reports (DA Form 1352) and information for Unit Status Reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain historical documentation and current records of AASF logistics capabilities and capacities; document production costs and job standards.
• Coordinate with AASF logistics, flight operations and training, USP&FO, supported units, NGB, AMCOM, AVCRAD, and other support maintenance activities regarding priorities, services, deadlines, repair operations, and work orders.
• Attend conferences, briefings, and meetings to represent AASF logistical support and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A 1.49% cost-of-living allowance is listed in addition to base salary, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

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