Job opening: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Salary: $42 - 49 per hour
Published at: Aug 09 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard
LOCATION: 185 MAINTENANCE SQ, SIOUX CITY, IOWA
Duties
As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, WS-8801-14 your 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 multiyear 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 workflow 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 be followed 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 andreviews personnel actions prepared by them. Makes formal appraisal of supervisors' workperformance and reviews employee appraisals submitted by them. Determines long range andsupervisory training needs for all levels of subordinates developing resource options,justifications and methods to accomplish training. Uses various management tools and computertechnologies to ensure effective control of work activities. Chairs production meetings to setpriorities in accomplishing the scheduled maintenance plan. Promotes and administers suchprograms as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions and quality assurance. Ensures thatregulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed. Assures that subordinatesupervisors carry out such programs as labor management and equal opportunity. Schedules andapproves leave. Ensures that position descriptions are accurate and that position managementprinciples are followed. Assures that appropriate production reports and administrative recordsare maintained. Acts on personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves grievances and ensures proper corrective action is taken.
(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 firefighting, 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
Qualifications
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: WS-8801-14: Must have experience in the following:
In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel.
Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish 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.
Contacts
- Address IA 185th ARW
2920 Headquarters Ave
Sioux City, IA 51111-1300
US
- Name: Kristopher Constant
- Phone: 515-252-4677
- Email: [email protected]
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