AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32)

Full Job Description

This position is located at the 149 MAI SQ, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX.

The purpose of this position is to supervise workers, either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders in accomplishing the work of the Propulsion Element and to perform associated non-supervisory work Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the WS-10 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment experience reflecting experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories.

Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft engines, engine components, and powertrains for fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft.

Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical records, and diagnosis.

In addition to the journeyman level 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 Major Duties:

As a AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations.

Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies. Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work.

Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.

Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work. Assigns tasks to be performed.

Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas.

Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.

Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.

Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other work units. ecommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies.

Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals.

Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels with employees regarding work related problems.

Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems.

Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.

Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.

Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

Performs the non-supervisory work of the Propulsion Element. Implements safety regulatory requirements.

Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.

Performs 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, and/or serves as a team member to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.