AVIATION MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

Duties

• Formulate policies to direct and control the general operations of the office.
• Plan and assign work to Aviation Maintenance Directorate team members who guide and control work.
• Establish responsibilities and set expectations; and controls and manages assigned budget and schedule
• Direct the full lifecycle of assigned systems, including development, acquisition, testing, product improvement, and fielding.
• Ensure programs are integrated and effectively implemented.
• Perform planning by analyzing mission assignments, establishing program objectives and developing current and long-range plans for accomplishment of assigned functions.
• Hold depot maintenance management responsibility for aircraft refurbishment, maintenance, and modification programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• Incumbent may be required to travel worldwide, often within 24 hours notice.
• A physical may be required specifically to participate in developmental or operational flight test as directed.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes1.Managing aircraft/helicopter maintenance shop processes, maintenance flow charts, maintenance budgets for the flying hours program (FHP) and Class IX aircraft parts. 2. On a monthly and quarterly basis, brief senior unit commanders on aircraft maintenance operational readiness rates (ORR) and the annual maintenance budget spend plan. 3. Forecast and plan future maintenance budget costs to keep the aircraft fleet flying and on budget. Oversee and manage maintenance production control meetings to ensure aircraft phased maintenance and unscheduled maintenance is accomplished in a timely manner. 4.Oversee and management maintenance shops safety for personnel and equipment.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized