PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Production Controller (Aircraft)

As a Production Controller (Aircraft), GS-1152-09, you will:

• Analyze allocated Flying Hour Program (FHP). Develop plans to optimize execution of flying hours with available resources to satisfy operational and training requirements of the AASF and supported units. Consider Additional Flight Training Periods (AFTP), Multiple and Unit Training Assemblies, Annual Training periods, Mobilization Planning and Training Exercises, and State Emergency Operations in the distribution of aircraft and aircraft hours.
• Develop schedules of aircraft and hours to be flown to satisfy the AASF operational aircraft requirements. Recommend priorities for use of aircraft based on operational mission requirements and projected short and long-term maintenance requirements and AASF capabilities.
• Analyze supported Aviation units' logistics capabilities and training requirements. Develop plans to improve technical proficiency of unit personnel and includes them in the AASF logistics efforts.
• Develop integrated workload schedules and priorities to balance operational and training flying requirements and logistics capabilities. Program scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements, manpower capabilities and capacities, facilities, repair parts, AASF and Unit operations to meet short and long-term maintenance workloads. Maintain a regular flow of work through the shops.
• Develop maintenance plans to maximize AASF services to maintain aircraft readiness. Project short and long term maintenance requirements. Identify full-time support and unit personnel capacities and capabilities, annual training schedules, tool and diagnostic test equipment requirements, repair parts, and facilities needed to satisfy operational and training flight requirements.
• Serve as contact point between the Logistics Manager/Supervisory Maintenance Test Pilot and work centers. Provide analytical information for continuous management reviews of aircraft readiness and workload capabilities and capacities. Establish procedures to identify repeat aircraft discrepancies and trends. Monitor trends and provide planning factors for aircraft availability and maintenance schedule progress. Maintain maintenance priorities by equipment type and unit supported. Report deviations from plans and consequences of deviations on work schedules. Assist in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production requirements. Make recommendations for adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by changes in operational conditions or unscheduled maintenance-supply requirements.
• Use Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A) to facilitate management of AASF logistics operations. Monitor work order status and repair parts requisitions. Compile data and analyze information used in aircraft and logistical reports. Process both formatted and ad hoc ULLS-A reports for supervisor and/or supported units.
• Coordinate and publish maintenance plans and schedules. Maintain displays of aircraft status, flight requirements, and in-process workload. Prepare forecasts of scheduled and depot maintenance requirements. Prioritize unscheduled maintenance requirements based on AASF work capabilities and capacities. Maintain maintenance flow charts. Monitor component time change and controlled exchange program.
• Coordinate Maintenance Test Flights (MTF) and Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC) to ensure optimum availability of ready aircraft.
• Maintain historical documentation and current AASF logistics capabilities and capacities. Compile data on work processes for quality and quality improvements. Document AASF productions cost and job standards.
• Collect data, processes, and submit Aircraft Inventory Status and Flying Time Report (DA Form 1352) as well as data and information pertaining to Unit Status Reports (USR). Insure information is accurate, complete, and forwarded.
• Serve as a point of contact (POC) with NGB, AMCOM, AVCRAD, state, and supported units on matters of AASF logistical services. Attend conferences, briefings, and meetings to represent AASF logistical support and services.
• Interface with AASF Logistics, Flight Operations and Training, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USP&FO) and supported units for accomplishing priorities and deadlines established by higher authorities or supported units. Interact with logistical personnel at the USPFO concerning critical supply and fiscal programs. Coordinate with support units and other support maintenance activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick-up of completed work orders.
• Must have a solid understanding of the Technical Supply (TECH SUPPLY) functions, as this person will be the main support for that functional area as well.

• Perform other duties as assigned.