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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (T32)

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$42.42/hr - $49.49/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor for the Air National Guard. The role involves planning work schedules, directing work, and managing personnel within the aircraft maintenance unit to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations

Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies

Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work

Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests

Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work

Assigns tasks to be performed

Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures

Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas

Reviews work in progress or on completion

Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work

Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors

Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed

Coordinates work with other units

Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies

Schedules and approves leave of subordinates

Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals

Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment

Counsels employees on problems

Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives

Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems

Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed

Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations

Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc

Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized

Maintains production reports and records

Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy

Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own

Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining

Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed

Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises

May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies

Qualification

Aircraft maintenanceSupervisory skillsPlanningSchedulingSafety regulationsCommunication skills

Required

Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

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

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

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

May be required to work nights and/or weekends

May be required to Deploy, participate on TDY's and Exercises

Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications

Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment

In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel

Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish 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