Aircraft Engine Mechanic Supervisor

Duties

Brief Description of Duties:

Planning.
Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations.
Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies.
Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work.
Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.
Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work.

(2) Work Direction.
Assigns tasks to be performed.
Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures.
Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas.
Reviews work in progress or on completion.
Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.
Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.
Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed.
Coordinates work with other work units.
Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies.
Schedules and approves leave of subordinates.
Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals.
Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment.
Counsels with employees regarding work related problems.
Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.
Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems.
Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed.
Works to achieve the objectives of government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.
Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc.
Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.
Maintains production reports and records.
Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.
Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel.
Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes.
Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Employment in this position requires membership in the 143rd AW (MXS) within the Rhode Island Air National Guard.
Selected candidate(s) will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment within 60 days of the effective date of placement.
Should be AFSC qualified within one year of placement action.

Military Grades: E7-E8

Compatible Military Assignments: 2AXXX

Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.

Education

Note to Incentive Recipients:
Service members who accept a temporary or full-time federal technician position and are currently in receipt of an incentive such as a bonus, student loan repayment, or Select Reserve GI Bill may be subject to suspension of the incentive or termination with recoupment of the incentive.
Applicants in receipt of a military education/recruitment incentives are strongly encouraged to contact their unit representative or the Education and Incentives Office for Specific details regarding incentive termination or recoupment action.
The Education Office can be contacted at 401-275-4109 /4039 or the ANG Retention Office Manager can be contacted at 401-267-3269.