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Posted: March 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$75,897 - $98,671

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the maintenance program for aircraft in the Missouri Air National Guard, ensuring planes are safe and ready for missions by managing schedules, coordinating repairs, and handling emergencies.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing complex aircraft who can lead teams, solve problems quickly, and work well in a military setting.

It's ideal for a technical expert who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments focused on safety and efficiency.

Key Requirements

  • Current assignment to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard
  • Military grade between TSgt (E-6) and MSgt (E-7)
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level in aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair
  • Experience reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing data on facility capabilities, work backlogs, and personnel distribution
  • Ability to develop short- and long-range maintenance plans and schedules
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems, safety of flight concerns, and Air Force instructions
  • Experience in disaster control duties, including aircraft movement and evacuation procedures

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This position is for a GS-1101-11 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1528000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining unit position.

This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF26-026. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard.

Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7) Minimum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience in administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 09 grade level in the maintenance, modification and repair of various types of complex aircraft equipment and components.

Experience that demonstrates ability to review, evaluate and analyze data regarding facility capabilities and utilization, work backlog and personnel distribution.

Ability to observe and analyze production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, improved and to determine the causes of production delays.

Ability to develop short and long range plans and schedules of maintenance workloads utilizing your knowledge of the activity, staff, support operations, manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Major Duties:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for the total squadron maintenance program, manages the overall direction of the maintenance effort, and enforces safe maintenance practices.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 flight-line.
  • Monitors aircraft maintenance in progress and evaluates estimated completion time against scheduling and planning requirements.
  • Anticipates problems and directs changes of flight-line activities in order to meet mission schedules.
  • 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 flight-line 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MO-12916604-AF-26-075