Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR WSyour duties are below.

1. Planning: Plans the overall allocation of personnel funding and equipment resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which because of their scope volume complexity operational tempo and total force integration must be planned on a annual or longer basis. Because of the Total Force Mission integration with the USAF keeps unit assigned Air National Guard mission aircraft in combat ready status and able to be fully integrated with USAF aircraft and missions upon activation and regular contingency operations in addition to daily training and support missions. Plans work on an annual or multi year basis to include: aircraft and aircraft system modifications (Time Change Technical Orders)maintenance equipment and facilities update and modernization deployment and mobility planning human resources and financial forecasting recurring Air Force mandated inspection requirements mission and weapons systems changes contingency planning relating to carrying out the military mission of the wing and the development of policies and procedures in the accomplishment of the work. Significant but shorter requirements involve daily weekly and quarterly planning. Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate supervisors for accomplishment of assigned directives. Determines status of work accomplished in relation to future demands including unanticipated or emergency requirements mandating reallocation of resources as required. Provides higher level management and/or leadership information on status of work projects budget estimates changes in equipment facilities techniques etc. for mission planning purposes . Evaluates potential impact of improved technologies on existing programs and practices and recommends proposed changes to cognizant authority. Participates fully with higher level management and staff organizations in interpreting changing environmental requirements to include work techniques specification changes standard improvements modifications to organizational structures mission alignments and changes equipment modernization facility requirements and improved work flow processes.
2. Work Direction: Coordinates and directs the work of units supervised. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors and sets deadlines. Balances workload for subordinate work groups. Promotes economical and efficient work operations. Analyzes production cost and personnel utilization records and makes adjustment in operations to correct problems. Prepares and/or provides inputs to operating instructions and initiates work plans to refollowed by subordinate workers in accomplishing critical or emergency work projects. Spot-checks work operations to assure production and quality standards are achieved. Coordinates work operations with other organizations and functions. Encourages employees to achieve management goals.
3. Administration: Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and reviews personnel actions prepared by them. Makes formal appraisal of supervisors work performance and reviews employee appraisals submitted by them. Determines long range and supervisory training needs for all levels of subordinates developing resource options justifications and methods to accomplish training. Uses various management tools and computer technologies to ensure effective control of work activities. Chairs production meetings to set priorities in accomplishing the scheduled maintenance plan. Promotes and administers such programs as cost reduction incentive awards suggestions and quality assurance. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed. Assures that subordinate supervisors carry out such programs as labor management and equal opportunity. Schedules and approves leave. Ensures that position descriptions are accurate and that position management principles are followed. Assures that appropriate production reports and administrative records are maintained.
4. Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
5. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations inspections mobilization and command support exercises and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
6. Performs other duties as assigned. D1444

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/23/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

In describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim from this announcement any PDs or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform the various aspects of disassembly cleaning lubricating or assembling of aircraft parts components or subassemblies. Experience in the use of various production shop equipment hand tools measuring devices power tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: WS: Must haveexperience in the following:

• Knowledge experience demonstrating the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel.
• Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes.
• Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations

Required Experience:

Manager