Aircraft Egress Systems Supervisor

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Aircraft Egress Systems Supervisor (WS-6652-10) to supervise skilled workers installing and repairing aircraft ordnance systems on T‑6, T‑7, and T‑38 aircraft at the 12th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph AFB, Texas. This full‑time federal position offers a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits and will be filled through direct hiring authorities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Selects best methods and procedures to troubleshoot and perform operational checks on associated aircraft egress systems. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes; investigates work‑related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Participates with employees in the development of performance plans and recommends them to supervisors; advises employees on performance expectations and new work techniques. Disarms the system and isolates malfunctions whether electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic; troubleshoots each malfunctioning system from point‑to‑point. Utilizes wiring diagrams, technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information and measuring devices as guidance when performing systems troubleshooting tasks. Replaces or repairs components to avoid removing equipment or components from the system and routing them to the shop. Repairs, modifies, or removes equipment and components such as ejection seats, canopies, escape hatches, modular ejection units, pylons, and ejector racks; after repair, makes final operational and functional checks and adjusts the system under simulated armed conditions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trades supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and testing various aircraft ordnance systems including missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, egress and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment. Skill in using test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, bore sight tools, multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters. Ability to troubleshoot, repair, modify, adjust, and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems using electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles with minimal supervision. REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION US citizenship is required. Employee must pass initial and periodic drug testing as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Valid driver’s license required; position may require driving a motor vehicle. May be required to work other than normal duty hours such as overtime, uncommon tours, weekend, holidays, call backs, 2nd and/or 3rd shifts. Aircraft egress systems maintenance experience is highly desired. Work requires standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions; frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. BENEFITS 11 Federal Holidays each year. 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative). 13–26 days of paid vacation per year based on length of employment. No waiting period for health insurance eligibility for employee and family. Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with agency matching. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and of legal work age. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service