AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER

About the role

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard LOCATION: 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa

What you will do

• As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER, GS-1601-14 your duties are below.
• Collaborates with the Wing Commander and other group commanders to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans to include: the Wing Strategic Plan (mission, goals, values, objectives, etc.), the Base Master Plan (facilities), Communications/Computer Plan (infrastructure capabilities/upgrade), the Vehicle Replacement Plan, Four Year Deployment Plan, Aircraft Modification Plan, Depot Input Plan, force management and recruiting/retention plans, weapon system conversions, base supplements to tasking operational plans, operational planning for Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) participation, and others.
• Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars.
• Directs a group work force ranging from325 to 674 skilled technicians and traditional guard members, including a variety of staff, administrative, and trades and crafts occupations.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs all unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements.
• Directs programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources.
• In conjunction with the Operations Group Commander, directs the effective use of flying hours and training events to ensure the Wing can meet contingency and wartime tasking. of the aviation element, as well as the Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS).
• Through subordinate supervisors, manages aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensures resources such as facilities, manpower, equipment, communications, technical data, tools, and parts are adequate to meet the unit peacetime and wartime mission.
• Plans, schedules, controls and directs the use of all resources to assure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements.
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance work meets the highest standards of airworthiness, and that attention is focused on the wartime tasking of the unit.
• Balances peacetime economy, readiness, and responsiveness to wartime tasking, resources, and survivability.
• Plans and institutes fiscal policies to implement federal law and higher headquarters directives.
• Provides optimum support to subordinate organizations in asset acquisition, distribution and accountability, fiscal planning and programming, funds distribution and management, economic analysis assistance, budget administration, material management, and related activities.
• Coordinates with the operations and maintenance groups to ensure an integrated approach to the solution of problems relating to availability of A/C, and the ability to conduct the military mission.
• Assesses the impact of the flying schedule and schedule changes program to ensure that aircraft requirements and configurations can be met.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates multiple complex and often competing mission requirements and commitments involving Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) and aviation packages for Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) taskings.
• Plans, implements, and executes contingency operations involving from two to six like units in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces.
• Participates in decision making impacting aircraft availability, configuration, and capability.
• Plans for force protection, resource protection and recovery of battle damaged aircraft.
• Manages and dispatches Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) all over the world to recover disabled aircraft.
• Ensures planned generation/regeneration of aircraft meets Air Tasking Order guidance in coordination with the Operations Group Commander.
• Represents and speaks for the Wing Commander, with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General, USP&FO, other military components, state/local governments, business and other public/private groups or organizations and persons having an interest in the programs of the wing/group.
• Coordinates aircraft maintenance requirements across agency lines (i.e., the MAJCOM staff).
• Maintains direct contact with the NGB staff and with counterparts at other ANG bases in order to resolve problems affecting maintenance capabilities and to ensure timely exchange of pertinent technical, managerial, and mission information.
• At least semi-annually, meets with other aircraft maintenance group commanders, of the same and/or different mission design series, to advise on policies and procedures affecting the Air National Guard aircraft maintenance workforce, infrastructure support, and regulatory guidance.
• Serves, as required, as chair or vice-chair of councils that meet at the national level on areas that pertain to their assigned mission design series aircraft.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/02/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS (O-5 to O-6)

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Skilled with managerial qualities involving adaptability, skill in planning, ability to act quickly, and ability to withstand considerable pressure. Ability to assume full responsibility for the maintenance, repair, airworthiness, and combat readiness of wing-assigned military aircraft.

Knowledge and ability with development, implementation, measurement, and evaluation of organizational goals and plans. Skilled with the determination of resource needs and requirements, the allocation of assets, and accountability for effective resource utilization.

Resources include, but are not limited to, personnel, facilities, equipment, fiscal and financial, parts and supplies. Also included is responsibility for ongoing local organizational development and human resources utilization and management.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).