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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Forbes AFB, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45.36/hr - $52.97/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Aircraft Engine Mechanic Supervisor for the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing at Forbes AFB, Kansas. The role involves planning and supervising the work of aircraft engine mechanics, ensuring that operations are conducted efficiently and safely.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 provides 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 work units

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aircraft engine mechanicsSupervisory experiencePlanningOrganizingTechnical specificationsCommunication skills

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

SUPERVISORY POSITIONS REQUIRE 1 YEAR SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment

Military Grades: E7 through E8

Compatible Military Assignments: All AFSC's must be able to obtain 2A590

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories in accordance with technical specifications, procedures, and requirements

Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, must have experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel

Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing 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: The incumbent is required to climb, stoop, stand, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion

Incumbent lifts equipment and components weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and may be required to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from other workers or weight handling equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works assignments are performed indoors and outdoors in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands, and in temperature extremes

The incumbent is subject to the dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces (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

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.