SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR

Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available.

The primary purpose of the SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-11, is to serve as a consultant to the Maintenance Group Commander / Director of Maintenance.

• Develops, interprets, and provides program guidance to the Wing regarding maintenance policies, procedures, budget, training criteria, and manpower/personnel. Interprets command aircraft assignment configuration and reporting policy and informs appropriate Wing personnel of requirements and provides sufficient follow-up to ensure compliance. Creates functional checklists, guides, and other evaluation tools for use in determining the proficiency of maintenance operations personnel in accomplishing related maintenance tasks. Develops, recommends, and reviews new or supplemental draft maintenance procedures and instructions applicable to aircraft maintenance missions.
• Reviews and interprets aircraft maintenance analysis information to implement programs that positively affect the future health of the aircraft fleet. Ensures aircraft status is properly reported per technical guidance. Oversees unit-level management of aircraft Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to document and track weapon system maintenance. Compares aircraft maintenance analysis information to National Guard and Major Command standards and identifies trends that could adversely impact unit readiness. Reviews and analyzes daily aircraft statistics and assists senior leaders to develop and implement programs to ensure the unit meets mission requirements. Maintains awareness of mission changes that will impact maintenance programs and processes.
• Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and funds execution. Develops recommendations for budgetary actions for specific functions while also evaluating trends and operating costs used to project future commitments and obligations. Prepares and justifies unfunded and un-programmed requirements through the Maintenance Group Commander, and serves as the Billing Official for obligations and expenditures against the Flying and Non-flying funds account to ensure appropriate charges do not exceed the annual allocation from NGB. Oversees Wing Refueling Document Control Officer (WRDCO) program work with NGB/A4 staff on all issues concerning flying hour funding.
• Evaluates leads and controls the Group and subordinate unit training program to ensure combat readiness for unit members and tracks progress via automated training records system and other tools. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.