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AspectTemp Aircraft MaintenanceAircraft Maintenance Technician
CertificationsOften requires FAA certifications, such as Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)Typically holds FAA A&P certification
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at various locations, often on short-term contractsFull-time employment at fixed facilities or airlines
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by staffing agencies, contractors, and airlines for short-term needsEmployed directly by airlines, maintenance shops, or MROs

Temp Aircraft Maintenance roles are short-term, contract-based positions requiring FAA certifications, often working at different locations. Aircraft Maintenance Technicians are typically full-time employees with similar certifications, working in permanent facilities. Both roles require technical skills and certifications but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Andrews Air Force Base, MD • On-site

$102K/yr

Other

Posted 15 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 518 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.Qualifications:THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 459 AIRCRAFT MAINT SQ with the military rank of Lt Col / O-5, AFSC: 021A3.For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.In order to qualify, you must meet the special experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent which includes the planning, directing, organizing, coordinating maintenance activities and funding of aircraft maintenance functions and comprehensive and detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 or above grade/ level or equivalent position in the federal service.
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance management practices, procedures and organizational and mission requirements; capabilities and limitations.
  2. Knowledge of basic operating principles of assigned aircraft systems and components; basic munitions, munitions procedures and quality assurance and other unit operations.
  3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
  4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  5. Knowledge of maintenance information systems.
  6. Knowledge and ability to interpret instructions, specifications, technical orders, publications and operating procedures.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent works under the direction of the Senior ART/Group Commander who delegates areas of responsibility and is available for consultation when controversies arise. Incumbent independently plans, organizes, and directs the work of the squadron to achieve organizational goals and objectives, meet customer needs, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and higher headquarters policies and directives. Work is reviewed in terms of overall mission support and attainment of organizational goals.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
  1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  2. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
  3. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments' command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART officer positions.
  4. May act in the absence of higher level supervisor up to and including the Group Commander.
  5. This is a supervisory position. A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
  6. This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence training policies of the unit to which assigned. This is a designated key position in accordance with HQ AFRC/DPCS Attachment 17 to the guideline FPM 930-71; the term "key' as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to the unit's mobilization capability and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507.

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.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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