AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR - TITLE 32

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number D0735000 located in the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF #2), Clay National Guard, Marietta, GA.

This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership.

Area of Consideration: Open to current on-board members of the Georgia Army National Guard within the AASF #2. Military Grades: E7 - E8.

Compatible Military Assignments: ECMF: 15 Series B,D,F,G,H,N.P,R,T U.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel.

Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish 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.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves climbing, stooping, standing, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion.

Lifts equipment and components weighing from 20 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts weights up to 80 pounds such as generators, engine starters, and ejection seats with the assistance of weight handing equipment or other workers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands and in temperature and humidity extremes.

Subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids; fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces such as landing gears, speed brakes, missile doors and flaps; engine noise, heat, blast, intake suction, rotating propellers; explosive munitions; electrical voltage; cartridge actuating devices; liquid oxygen; fire or explosion of aircraft fuels, lubricants, paints and solvents.

Major Duties:

As an Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor, WS-8852-11 you will: Plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations.

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

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

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

Explain work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instruct subordinates on new procedures or methods and provide assistance on difficult or new problem areas.

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

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

Assure that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinate work with other units. Recommend and participate in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies.

Schedule and approve leave of subordinates. Set performance requirements and make formal and informal performance appraisals.

Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for its accomplishment. Counsel employees on problems. Adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.

Take informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiate proposals for disciplinary action where needed.

Work to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.

Promote the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc.

Ensure that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Maintain production reports and records.

Periodically review position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy. Initiate the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own.

Initiate or participate 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.

Perform the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.

Implement regulatory safety requirements and ensure that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.

May be required to perform 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, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Perform other duties as assigned.