AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to to serve as a Propulsion Flight Chief, exercising technical and administrative supervision over subordinate supervisors and workers in accomplishing trades and labor propulsion work in an integrated environment as well as to train reservists in the duties and responsibilities set forth herein.

Major duties

Position functions as the Civilian Work Center Supervisor (a secondary position supporting an AMC assigned Active Duty or Civilian Work Center Supervisor). Performs work planning and direction responsibilities. Plans on a quarterly or longer basis the overall use of personnel and other resources in a Propulsion Flight controlled through one or more levels of supervision. Performs administrative responsibilities. Participates with/through 2-3 levels of supervisors/employees involved in the maintenance production of primarily Aircraft Engine Mechanics at grade WG-10 in the development of performance plans. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. Ensures employees with access to classified information comply with security directives.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8600 Engine Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is : Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Ability to Inspect Ability to instruct Ability to provide production support services JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised.
2. Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Employment Treatment.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Knowledge in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and/or test equipment.
5. Knowledge in troubleshooting, inspecting, and/or tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.
6. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
7. Ability to plan and organize work to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.
8. Ability to manage overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities and functions and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures through subordinate supervisors.
9. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
10. Comprehensive knowledge of assigned weapon systems including airframes, aircraft systems, and the interrelationship among systems and aircraft power plants, needed to make various operational checks and verify established performance limits.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.