Department of the Air Force

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 32)

Whiteman AFB, Missouri Full time

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Salary Range: $75897 - $98671 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is for a GS-1101-11 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1528000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF26-026.

Major Duties:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for the total squadron maintenance program, manages the overall direction of the maintenance effort, and enforces safe maintenance practices.
  • Incumbent has maintenance authority on airworthiness of aircraft based on knowledge of aircraft systems and safety of flight concerns
  • Ensures that a pilot pickup is accomplished for critical parts in order to expedite repairs of Not-Mission-Capable aircraft that receive the highest priority and depends on the critical need for the aircraft and its return to service.
  • Participates in establishing the monthly and weekly maintenance plans.
  • Attends the daily maintenance planning meetings for the purpose of incorporating unscheduled maintenance into the weekly and daily maintenance plans.
  • Evaluates workload requirements and makes changes to aircraft utilization schedules.
  • Takes prompt and decisive action to make on-the-spot adjustments to maintenance repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
  • Controls and coordinates maintenance activity on the flight-line.
  • Monitors aircraft maintenance in progress and evaluates estimated completion time against scheduling and planning requirements.
  • Anticipates problems and directs changes of flight-line activities in order to meet mission schedules.
  • Ensures aircraft status is accurately reported in accordance with Air Force instructions, reports, and applicable supplements.
  • Works closely with the expediter and MOC to ensure that actual aircraft status matches the aircraft status reported in the automated reporting system.
  • Understands, executes, and coordinates specific disaster control duties including the provisions contained Air Force instructions, with regard to movement of aircraft, support equipment, and evacuation of flight-line personnel.
  • Decisions will be made based on safeguarding personnel first, followed by protecting aircraft, equipment, and other resources.
  • Maintains a current on-base disaster map with cordon overlay and appropriate checklists for use during disasters or exercises.

Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7) Minimum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience in administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 09 grade level in the maintenance, modification and repair of various types of complex aircraft equipment and components. Experience that demonstrates ability to review, evaluate and analyze data regarding facility capabilities and utilization, work backlog and personnel distribution. Ability to observe and analyze production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, improved and to determine the causes of production delays. Ability to develop short and long range plans and schedules of maintenance workloads utilizing your knowledge of the activity, staff, support operations, manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916604 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-10