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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to keep aircraft, equipment, and personnel ready for military missions, emergencies, and daily operations in the Indiana Air National Guard.

The role requires overseeing maintenance programs, planning long-term strategies, and coordinating with base leaders to solve issues like aircraft availability.

It's a good fit for experienced military officers with strong leadership skills in maintenance and resource management who are committed to national guard service.

Key Requirements

  • Military grade O1 through O4 and compatible assignment 21A3 in the Air National Guard
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in equipment maintenance planning and operations
  • Knowledge of engineering drawings, test instruments, computations, and record-keeping
  • Experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and human resources management
  • Proficiency in using computers and automation systems
  • Ability to lead, direct, and assign work to personnel
  • Willingness to join the Indiana Air National Guard if not already a member, with ASVAB qualification

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D2413000.

If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

MILITARY GRADES: O1 through O4 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 21A3 If applicant is willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard and meet the AFSC compatibility requirements, please upload your Report Individual of Personnel (RIP) to your documents on this application to determine ASVAB qualification.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records.

Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments.

Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.

Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG.

If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position.

If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level.

Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers.

If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Major Duties:

  • Directs unit’s overall efforts to ensure readiness of assigned aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet wartime, day-to-day mission requirements, and any State Active Duty to support State Emergencies.
  • Collaborates with the Group Commander/Squadron Commander and other base organizations to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans.
  • Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to action solutions of problems relating to fleet health, availability of aircraft, and the ability to conduct the military mission.
  • Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IN-12895518-AF-26-006