PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)
- US Army National Guard Units
- East Wenatchee, WA
- Full Time
- About 2 months ago
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Duties
A GS-1152-9, PRODUCTION 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 plans to 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 Aircraft Notebook (ACN) 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 ACN reports 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 status, flight 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 and job 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 workorders.
- 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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Military Grades: E2-E7
Compatible Military Assignments: 15-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.
- 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 driver's 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 and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- 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.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime 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.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
- For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: - Must have at least 24 months of experience, education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. 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.
Education
Education Requirements: N/A
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level
Additional information
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
- Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.
- Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
- Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
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Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
- Extensive knowledge of production methods, procedures and operations sufficient to collect, compile, correlate, maintain, and integrate production efforts for logistical support of single and multi-engine rotary wing aircraft.
- Extensive knowledge of organization and functions of ARNG Units supported by AASF to integrate MTOE and personnel into AASF production services and facilitate training and readiness of supported Units.
- Extensive knowledge of policies, regulations, and processes governing production operations to carry out established production assignments.
- Knowledge of assigned aircraft and equipment to correlate and analyze a variety of routine production schedules and effectively communicate with contacts.
- Knowledge to analyze and correct a variety of production data and processes, to prepare production schedules, prepare reporting data, etc.
- Knowledge of the ULLS-A to input data, provide status of equipment, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, etc.
Benefits
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Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume must include:
- Work schedule
- Hours worked per week
- Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
- Duties performed.
- Resumes exceeding 25 pages will not be considered
- Mil Form 174
- If you do not have military experience, please indicate so on the form.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: Cover Letter, DD-214,SF-50, and Transcript.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- Resume must include:
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/26/2024 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/Agency contact information
WA HRO Staffing SectionAddressArmy Aviation Support Facility 2
1 Campbell Parkway, East
Douglas County
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume must include:
- Work schedule
- Hours worked per week
- Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
- Duties performed.
- Resumes exceeding 25 pages will not be considered
- Mil Form 174
- If you do not have military experience, please indicate so on the form.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: Cover Letter, DD-214,SF-50, and Transcript.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- National Guard & reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All Members of the Washington Air National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Air National Guard
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