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Production Controller

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisor, Production Controller (NJ-1152-04) to work at the 412th Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations (412 MXG/MXO) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, direction, organization, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Real-Time Maintenance Operations Center element. This position is responsible for supervising very complex procedures and products including the real-time planning, coordinating, and scheduling of aircraft and resources in support of ground or flight test, aircraft modification, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and technical support from contractors, tenants, and/or other government agencies. Provides a responsible and continuing focal point for all Maintenance Group activities required for the accomplishment of all 412TW test missions. As supervisor, manages workload requirements and executes/recommends personnel management actions to include annual appraisals and provides direction and supervision to subordinate personnel.

Announcement Closes: 15 Sep 2025

Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) 

Typical 2025 salary range: $103,316-$159,716/year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: No travel

Areas of Consideration

  • Installation – wide (Edwards)

Desired Skills:

  • 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, aircraft status reporting, and aircraft documentation.
  • 5 years of experience using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
  • 5 years of experience using IMDS for Mobility (G081)
  • 5 years of experience using Office Products

Major Duties:

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in the operations, capabilities, limitations, maintenance, and scheduling of conventional and experimental aircraft.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the following: maintenance operations software (EMOC), scheduling software (CSE), applicable business rules, scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements, and flight line aircraft maintenance activities. In-depth knowledge and skill associated with the application of Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and the IMDS for Mobility (GO81) information systems.
  • Develop and sustain cooperative work relationships; possess extensive knowledge and practical experience working with military, government, and civilian contracting agencies through all grade levels within AFMC.
  • Establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns/delegates work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals. Keeps goals and objectives in sight at all times, monitors progress toward goals and works to overcome barriers and obstacles.
  • Ability to exercise personnel management principles and practices. Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately interviewed, recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Obtain & maintain Security clearance
  • Comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in the operations, capabilities, limitations, maintenance, and scheduling of conventional and experimental aircraft/engines.
  • Advanced knowledge of the following: maintenance operations software, scheduling software, applicable business rules, scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements, flight line aircraft maintenance activities used to optimize resource utilization. In-depth knowledge and skill associated with the application of Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and the IMDS for Mobility (G081) information systems.
  • Ability to interpret terminology, technical data, standards and instructions, and to relate them properly to the particular control projects assigned in preparing production plans and schedules and in maintaining effective follow-up.
  • Establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns/delegates work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals. Keeps goals and objectives in sight at all times, monitors progress toward goals, and works to overcome barriers and obstacles.

Please send resumes to: Donald A. Miles, donald.miles.2@us.af.mil.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED

 

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