This position is part of the TX 149th Fighter Wing, and is located in San Antonio, Kelly AFB, Texas. The purpose of this position to serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator, with responsibility for the overall maintenance effort on the flightline to include work operations performed by two or more distinct organizational units and controlled by a number of separate supervisors. The position does not have supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Duties

As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Responsible for the total squadron maintenance program, manages the overall direction of the maintenance effort, and enforces safe maintenance practices. In addition, responsible for identifying, assembling, and managing critical equipment items. Priority is placed on aircraft supporting operational requirements, scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, and aircraft used for maintenance and/or operations training. The focus is on aircraft generation in order to meet mission requirements. Incumbent has maintenance authority on airworthiness of aircraft based on knowledge of aircraft systems and safety of flight concerns. Ensures that a pilot pickup is accomplished for critical parts in order to expedite repairs of Not-Mission-Capable aircraft that receive the highest priority and depends on the critical need for the aircraft and its return to service. May verify Mission Capable (MICAP) requisitions. Participates in establishing the monthly and weekly maintenance plans. Attends the daily maintenance planning meetings for the purpose of incorporating unscheduled maintenance into the weekly and daily maintenance plans. Evaluates workload requirements and makes changes to aircraft utilization schedules as required. Takes prompt and decisive action to make on-the-spot adjustments to maintenance repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements. Controls and coordinates maintenance activity on the flightline. Monitors aircraft maintenance in progress and evaluates estimated completion time against scheduling and planning requirements. Anticipates problems and directs changes of flightline activities in order to meet mission schedules. May be required to coordinate with supervisors to select workers and assign tasks to be performed. When necessary, initiates action to resolve personnel shortages and coordinates requirements with the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC). Reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with policies and procedures. Ensures utilization of proper tools and equipment and adherence to technical data in performance of maintenance. Determines methods necessary to meet mission requirements including authorizing and directing cannibalization on assigned aircraft. Cannibalization actions will be coordinated with the MOC and Supply. Ensures aircraft status is accurately reported in accordance with Air Force instructions, reports, and applicable supplements. Works closely with the expediter and MOC to ensure that actual aircraft status matches the aircraft status reported in the automated reporting system. Understands, executes, and coordinates specific disaster control duties including the provisions contained Air Force instructions, with regard to movement of aircraft, support equipment, and evacuation of flightline personnel. Decisions will be made based on safeguarding personnel first, followed by protecting aircraft, equipment, and other resources. Maintains a current on-base disaster map with cordon overlay and appropriate checklists for use during disasters or exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To qualify at the GS-1101-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1-year equivalent experience to at least GS-1101-10 (next lower grade level): Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position: -- Knowledge of the maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of complex aviation components and equipment on a combat or strategic fixed wing aircraft. -- Knowledge of the activity, staff, support operations, manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials, etc., to develop short- and long-range plans and schedules of maintenance workloads. -- Extensive knowledge, understanding, and use of aircraft equipment and components terminology, data, and standards, and how to relate them to needs of missions. -- Knowledge and experience to observe and analyze production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, improved, and to determine the causes of production delays. -- Knowledge of quality assurance sufficient to comply with Air Force directives and guidelines. -- Knowledge of Emergency War Order (EWO) and contingency plans to successfully accomplish aircraft generation. -- Must possess an understanding of the pertinent directives to the function and established priorities based on scheduled inspections, equipment outages, mission requirements, and training schedules. -- Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the capabilities of equipment possessed and of the specialty shops, and all possible work sequences available in the production facility to ensure that all maintenance and production goals are attained expeditiously and economically with no degradation to the training or mission objectives. Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Contacts

• Address TX 149th Fighter Wing 107 Hensley St San Antonio, TX 78236 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]