Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Manager, Planning and Programming Branch)
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: April 2, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$56,703 - $73,711
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of clerks who interview new Air Force recruits during basic training to check their backgrounds and decide if they qualify for specific roles or should stay in the military.
It requires reviewing personal histories for issues like legal problems, drug use, or mental health to ensure suitability.
A good fit would be someone with HR experience in military recruiting, strong judgment skills, and the ability to communicate and motivate others effectively.
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The primary purpose of this position is: To supervise the Military Personnel Clerks that interview non-prior service (NPS) basic trainces and identify those qualified for various Air Force skills.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions, Human Resources Assistance, Series 0203.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience include: Working knowledge of recruiting process from the Recruiting Office to the Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) to entry into basic military training.
Thorough knowledge of instructions, directives and guidelines relating to qualifications for enlistment in order to determine suitability and retention of trainees based on information extracted from personal history to include involvement with law enforcement agencies, drugs, alcohol, questionable moral conduct, and mental health issues.
OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of completed graduate level education in a field directly related to the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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.
Working knowledge of recruiting processes from Air Force Recruiting Office to the Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) to entry into basic military training.
Thorough knowledge of instructions, directives, and guidelines relating to qualifications for Air Force enlistment in order to determine suitability and retention of trainees based on information extracted from personal history, to include any involvement with law enforcement agencies, drugs, alcohol, questionable moral conduct, and mental health issues.
2. Skill in analyzing verbal and written documentation relating to derogatory or disqualifying information; conflicting.
incomplete, or inconclusive data relating to individual retention and job assignment.
Must exercise common sense and sound judgment in analyzing pertinent information and how past behavior relates to job classification or Air Force eligibility.
Oral and written communication skills are essential to developing, substantiating, documenting, and presenting facts to justify disqualification from PRP, corrections to military records, assistance from outside agencies, and recommendations for discharge action.
3.. Skill in determining a trainee's primary interest for joining the Air Force and ability to show trainees how they can reach goals by accepting a "needs of the Air Force" job.
The ability to sell and motivate trainees into accepting non-preference jobs. 4. Uses selling skills to re-motivate trainees who have discharge options and are electing to separate.
Knowledge of pay, trade unions, and hiring practices of civilian industries to compare advantages and disadvantages of civilian versus Air Force jobs. 5.
Ability to brief groups of people, to include trainees or visiting dignitaries, and answer questions on processes.
Knowledge of the Air Force assignment process and able to answer trainees' questions on technical school, first duty assignment, leave, travel pay, and shipment of personal belongings. 6.
Working knowledge of personal computer usage, i.e. word processing packages, form-filling packages, spreadsheets. and presentation software. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
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:
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