SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

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 SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-11 your duties are below.
• Develops, interprets, and provides program guidance to the Wing regarding maintenance policies, procedures, budget, training criteria, and manpower/personnel.
• Interprets command aircraft assignment configuration and reporting policy and informs appropriate Wing personnel of requirements and provides sufficient follow-up to ensure compliance.
• Creates functional checklists, guides, and other evaluation tools for use in determining the proficiency of maintenance operations personnel in accomplishing related maintenance tasks.
• Develops, recommends, and reviews new or supplemental draft maintenance procedures and instructions applicable to aircraft maintenance missions.
• Manages the maintenance training program and implements policies to ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained to fulfill mission requirements.
• Evaluates the overall structure of maintenance organizations, identifying program deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Prepares and presents summaries/briefings on maintenance manpower levels and any impact on readiness.
• Provides recommendations to accommodate shortfalls.
• Reviews and coordinates maintenance personnel and position change requests.
• 25% Directs aircraft maintenance analysis activities for the Maintenance Group.
• Reviews and interprets aircraft maintenance analysis information to implement programs that positively affect the future health of the aircraft fleet.
• Ensures aircraft status is properly reported per technical guidance.
• Oversees unit-level management of aircraft Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to document and track weapon system maintenance.
• Compares aircraft maintenance analysis information to National Guard and Major Command standards and identifies trends that could adversely impact unit readiness.
• Reviews and analyzes daily aircraft statistics and assists senior leaders to develop and implement programs to ensure the unit meets mission requirements.
• Maintains awareness of mission changes that will impact maintenance programs and processes.
• 25% Represents the Maintenance Operations branch, participating in discussions, meetings, and/or serving on panels or committees concerning maintenance policies and procedures.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within the wing, local organizations, other units, NGB and Major Commands.
• Confirms engine health management duties are performed accurately and data is reported to the Engine Manager for all engines in a timely manner.
• Ensures unit personnel collect and properly report Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) data.
• Oversees fleet management to provide consistent availability of quality aircraft/systems to meet operational requirements.
• Meets with unit representatives and coordinating officials to assess the effectiveness of maintenance operations policies and procedures; explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve issues.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals.
• Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
• Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.
• Clarifies and recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of concerns impacting the Maintenance Group.
• Hosts Depot and Contract field teams, providing in-briefs on unit-specific maintenance and tool control requirements and coordinates/monitors status of aircraft and progress of repair work.
• Coordinates with NGB functionals and other units to ensure maintenance assets are properly and effectively utilized.25% Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
• Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
• Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules.
• Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.
• Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of policy, investigative, inspection/exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues.
• Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions.
• Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
• Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning.
• 25% 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 12/01/2026 .
• 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: ENLISTED (E-9 to E-8)

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: Experience, education or training in computations of cost data on labor and materials, buying materials or reviewing data with respect to man-hours, machine time, materials consumed, etc. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc.

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 (***).