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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$63,795 - $82,938

per year

Type

Closes

January 21, 2026

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing inventory, tools, and supplies for aircraft maintenance at a naval base in Japan, ensuring everything runs smoothly for repair teams working on Navy and Marine Corps planes.

You'll handle ordering, tracking, and checking stock while following strict military guidelines to support global operations.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in logistics or supply chain, especially in aviation or military settings, who thrives in a structured, overseas environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in aircraft maintenance, aviation equipment, or supply chain management
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management, supply programs, and tool room operations
  • Proficiency in analyzing and resolving complex inventory and supply issues, including data management and operational procedures
  • Expertise in using automated supply databases for accurate inventory tracking
  • Familiarity with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) standards, COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, and U.S. Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) program
  • Ability to coordinate with program managers, supply teams, and conduct inventories and site visits
  • Experience in managing financial targets and expediting materials, equipment, and tools for repair programs

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Equipment Specialist in the Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific of FRC WESTPAC DET IWAKUNI. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Please see Additional Information section below. *** This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12832565-26-DMK.

Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of aircraft, aviation equipment requirements, maintenance, and supply chain management relationships.- Expertise and comprehensive knowledge of inventory management and supply program relationships.- Proficiency in methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of tool room operations, with the ability to independently analyze and resolve complex inventory management issues, including supply processes, work methods, supply data management, and day-to-day operational procedures.- Knowledge and proficiency in utilizing automated supply databases for accurate inventory management determinations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will provide working knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (Series) (Naval Aviation Maintenance Program) and the U.S. Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) program, with the ability to ensure tool room processes adhere to NAMP standards.
  • You will ensure that both the ISR (parts and material) and the Tool Room areas provide the best possible support to the Production Department at FRC WESTPAC.
  • You will manage and monitor the financial operating target for the In-Service Repairs (ISR) requirements.
  • You will coordinate all work with the ISR Program Managers, ISR Supply support team, deployed ISR teams, and the Material Control Officer as necessary.
  • You will oversee, recommend, and assist with the requisitioning and the expediting of material, equipment and tools for the ISR program at FRC WESTPAC.
  • You will conduct inventory of ISR material and tooling on-hand and assists with the reconciliation of the inventory records.
  • You will provide responsive worldwide Depot Level Maintenance (DLM), including airframes, support equipment (SE) overhaul and In-Service Repairs (ISR) to all Forward Deployed U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft ashore and afloat.
  • You will execute site visits or the like, to FRC WESTPAC detachments to inspect ISR materials, parts, tools and continually improve supply department support of ISR jobs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12866258-26-DMK