SUPERVISORY PLANNER AND ESTIMATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Supervisory Planner and Estimator in the MRO Production Department, Production Lines Division of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: 1) Coordinating to maintain a working library of reference materials such as manuals, handbooks, standards, specifications, drawings, and design criteria for the product line when and/or as applicable; 2) Analyzing incoming Planning and Estimating requests, determining modification, configuration, material aging exploration, corrosion damage, paint condition, erosion, plating, heat/fire/saltwater damages, hard landings, overstressed conditions, and direct repairs; 3) Planning and estimating overview duties as well as development of production work package documents that facilitate an organized accomplishment of work on assigned aircraft, aircraft components, engines, engine systems and other support programs; 4) Supervising Aircraft Examiners to include those listed under Aircraft Integrated Systems Mechanic, Planner & Estimators, Logs & Records Clerks, Aircraft Data Technicians, Aircraft Data Specialists, Work Leaders with Examiner functions and aircraft workers of various trades used in support of the aircraft program; 5) Ensuring the product line served meets the following: NAMP requirements, technical specifications, negotiated material requirements, labor requirements, safety, environmental, and capability requirements using the latest methods of planning and estimating methods and techniques; and 6) Developing, implementing, and coordinating workload plans that must comply with established policies and procedures to include various trades to facilitate work on assigned aircraft, aircraft components, and support systems.

I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations and work with a high degree of independence.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 develop, implement and coordinate rework requirements while evaluating and controlling the extent of the rework.
• You will coordinate the work of several aircraft trades in readying aircraft for flight inspection.
• You will analyze malfunctions and determine if adjustment, repair or replacement is required.
• You will monitor and ensure compliance of subordinate staff certification and license requirements.
• You will prepare required reports, initiates correspondence and prepares replies regarding program functions.
• You will demonstrate proper trade techniques and practices and explain safety precautions.