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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$50,460 - $80,243

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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 planning and scheduling the maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft and related equipment in an Air Force depot, ensuring everything from materials to manpower is ready for the work.

It's a starting position at a lower grade with potential to advance based on performance.

A good fit would be someone with experience in production planning or logistics who enjoys organizing complex operations in a military or technical environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level (or equivalent) for GS-07 entry, including knowledge of production methods, labor, machinery, manpower, and materials
  • For GS-09 promotion: One year at GS-07 level with experience in overhaul or repair using multiple production processes for complex products like aircraft
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements: One year at previous grade level within the last 52 weeks
  • Knowledge of production organization, methods, processes, and requirements for aircraft repair, overhaul, and modification
  • Ability to perform production planning, scheduling, and material technician tasks in support of depot maintenance programs
  • Demonstrated ability to advance to higher grades through performance and meeting regulatory requirements

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-07 POTENTIAL GS-1152-09/NJ-3, is to perform a variety of production planning and scheduling and material technician tasks in direct support of depot maintenance programs and operations.

These operations include the repair, overhaul, manufacture, and/or modification of various weapon systems.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental (e.g.: GS-07 Target GS-09) position. This position may be filled at any grade level.

Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-07).

Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

Employees selected for a GS career ladder position may remain in their career ladder position until they reach the full performance level for their GS position, at which time they will be converted to AcqDemo.

To learn more about the Acquisition Demonstration Project, visit http://acqdemo.hci.mil/.

GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and experience in the production organization, and associated production methods and processes, labor, machinery, manpower, and material requirements.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and experience in recurring overhaul or repair of products using multiple process production methods and procedures to develop information necessary for the control of a complex product, i.e., numerous skilled trades utilizing a variety of general purpose and specialized machines, tools, equipment, and material to repair, overhaul, or modify a variety of aircraft and commodity items.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of the production organization and established production methods, processes, labor, machinery, manpower, and material requirements for the repair, overhaul, and/or modification of a variety of complex aircraft and commodity items.

2.

Knowledge of production policies and regulations and how to properly apply them to prevent or alleviate production delays and scheduling conflicts; plan for and alleviate material shortages or delays; and correct faulty or ineffective production methods, procedures, or operations.

3. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, instructions, functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. 4.

Skill in planning unprogrammed workloads; scheduling and balancing planned and unplanned workloads; and maintaining production schedules for complex items utilizing multiple process production methods and procedures.

5. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as supply regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex supply problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb in industrial facilities where it is necessary to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and lift moderately heavy items.

May also be required to perform these functions in obstructed areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The employee works in an office setting part of the time, but is also required to regularly visit production areas, which involve moderate risks, discomfort, and require safety precautions.

Visits to industrial areas take place in all weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to strong odors, fumes from paint, fuels, or chemicals used in the work processes.

Regular use of safety equipment is an occupational requirement. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Develop unprogrammed workload schedules. Identify and coordinate all tooling, provisioning data, and technical data necessary to support the production process. Monitor work in progress.

Determine where production bottlenecks exist, and recommend overtime, rerouting, or other alternatives to remove backlog and increase throughput.

Provide material management support for repair, overhaul, manufacture, and/or modification of equipment and/or parts requiring special handling.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12885477-153079-8L-SAP