PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Duties

As an PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-9, you will:

• Monitors and updates real-time fleet health and status codes (FMC/PMC/NMC) using automated systems like IMDS or G081.
  
• Serves as the primary dispatch hub for the flightline, coordinating specialists, fuel, munitions, and support equipment.
  
• Executes emergency response protocols and checklists via the "Crash Phone" network for ground or inflight emergencies.
  
• Tracks and documents flying schedule deviations, logging exact reasons for air aborts, ground aborts, and late takeoffs.
  
• Deconflicts flightline resource constraints by coordinating directly with Production Superintendents and Expediters.
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Military Requirements

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Must have a 7lvl MX AFSC

Areas of Consideration:

• All New Jersey Air National Guard Members

Military Grades: SSgt/E-5 To MSgt/E-7

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
  
  Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade
  
  Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments
  
  Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.
  
  *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)
  

Qualifications

General Experience:
Experience, education, or training that demonstrates a solid knowledge of equipment maintenance work, skill in interpreting technical data or specifications, and proficiency using computerized/automated databases

Specialized Experience:
Must have 24 months of experience, education or training in the following:

• Directly coordinating, monitoring, and controlling maintenance activities
• Following up to see if work is progressing as planned
• Experience with current automation support programs to input data
• Tracking fleet health,
• Dispatching specialists
• Managing flightline communications
• Executing emergency response checklists

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

Security Clearance

Must have Secret Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."