Production Controller (Aircraft)

A GSPRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT):

• Analyzes allocated Flying Hour Program (FHP).
• Develops plans to optimize execution of flying hours with available resources to satisfy operational and training requirements of the AASF and supported units.
• Considers Additional Flight Training Periods (AFTP) Multiple and Unit Training Assemblies Annual Training periods Mobilization Planning and Training Exercises and State Emergency Operations in the distribution of aircraft and aircraft hours.
• Analyzes supported Aviation units logistics capabilities and training requirements.
• Develops plansto improve technical proficiency of unit personnel and includes them in the AASF logistics efforts.
• Develops maintenance plans to maximize AASF services to maintain aircraft readiness.
• Projects short and long term maintenance requirements. Identifies full-time support and unit personnel capacities and capabilities annual training schedules tool and diagnostic test equipment requirements repair parts and facilities needed to satisfy operational and training flight requirements.
• Develops schedules of aircraft and hours to be flown to satisfy the AASF operational aircraft requirements.
• Recommends priorities for use of aircraft based on operational mission requirements and projected short and long-term maintenance requirements and AASF capabilities.
• Develops integrated workload schedules and priorities to balance operational and training flying requirements and logistics capabilities.
• Programs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements manpower capabilities and capacities facilities repair parts AASF and Unit operations to meet short and long-term maintenance workloads.
• Maintains a regular flow of work through the shops.
• Uses Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A) to facilitate management of AASF logistics operations.
• Monitors work order status and repair parts requisitions.
• Compiles data and analyzes information used in aircraft and logistical reports.
• Processes both formatted and ad hoc ULLS-Areports for supervisor and/or supported units.
• Serves as contact point between the Logistics Manager/Supervisory Maintenance Test Pilot and work centers.
• Provides analytical information for continuous management reviews of aircraft readiness and workload capabilities and capacities.
• Establishes procedures to identify repeat aircraft discrepancies and trends.
• Monitors trends and provides planning factors for aircraft availability and maintenance schedule progress.
• Maintains maintenance priorities by equipment type and unit supported.
• Reports deviations from plans and consequences of deviations on work schedules.
• Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production requirements.
• Makes recommendations for adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by changes in operational conditions or unscheduled maintenance-supply requirements.
• Coordinates Maintenance Test Flights (MTF) and Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC) to ensure optimum availability of ready aircraft.
• Coordinates and publishes maintenance plans and schedules.
• Maintains displays of aircraft statusflight requirements and in-process workload.
• Prepares forecasts of scheduled and depot maintenance requirements.
• Prioritizes unscheduled maintenance requirements based on AASF work capabilities and capacities.
• Maintains maintenance flow charts.
• Monitors component time change and controlled exchange program.
• Collects data processes and submits Aircraft Inventory Status and Flying Time Report (DA Form1352) as well as data and information pertaining to Unit Status Reports (USR).
• Insures information is accurate complete and forwarded.
• Maintains historical documentation and current AASF logistics capabilities and capacities.
• Compiles data on work processes for quality and quality improvements.
• Documents AASF productions cost andjob standards.
• Interfaces with AASF Logistics Flight Operations and Training United States Property and Fiscal Office (USP&FO) and supported units for accomplishing priorities and deadlines established by higher authorities or supported units.
• Interacts with logistical personnel at the USP&FO concerning critical supply and fiscal programs.
• Coordinates with support units and other support maintenance activities concerning the delivery status of repair operations and/or pick-up of completed work orders.
• Serves as a point of contact (POC) with NGB AMCOM AVCRAD state and supported units on matters of AASF logistical services. Attends conferences briefings and meetings to represent AASF logistical support and services.
• Other duties as assigned.(temporary minor or incidental tasks)

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E5-E7

Desired Military Assignments: 15/92/94 series

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- All soldiers civilian employees and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military drivers license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

- This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

- May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.

Must have at least 24 months experience education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility. Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials machine processes and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data provide status of equipment and monitor job order status monitor work priorities requisition repair parts track repair parts status etc.