SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

As a SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• 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 emissions. Manages the maintenance training program and implements policies to ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained to fulfill mission requirements. Evaluates the overall structure of maintenance organizations, identifying program deficiencies and areas for improvement. Prepares and presents summaries/briefings on maintenance manpower levels and any impact on readiness. Provides recommendations to accommodate shortfalls.
• Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and funds execution.
• Leads aircraft maintenance support for operational, exercise, or contingency operations. Interprets operational, exercise, and contingency requirements and implements actions to assist Wing execution.
• 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.
• Directs aircraft maintenance analysis activities for the Maintenance Group. 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.
• Represents the Maintenance Operations branch, participating in discussions, meetings, and/or serving on panels or committees concerning maintenance policies and procedures. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within the wing, local organizations, other units, NGB and Major Commands. Confirms engine health management duties are performed accurately and data is reported to the Engine Manager for all engines in a timely manner. Ensures unit personnel collect and properly report Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) data. Oversees fleet management to provide consistent availability of quality aircraft/systems to meet operational requirements. Meets with unit representatives and coordinating officials to assess the effectiveness of
  maintenance operations policies and procedures; explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve issues. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Clarifies and recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of concerns impacting the Maintenance Group. Hosts Depot and Contract field teams, providing in-briefs on unit-specific
  maintenance and tool control requirements and coordinates/monitors status of aircraft and progress of repair work.
• Establishes metrics and utilizes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-assessments and presents detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

• All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard.

• This position is subject to some shiftwork.
• Texas National Guard Membership is required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see additional information)

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.

Quality of Experience:

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.