About this role
Job SummaryThis job opportunity is for an PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), position description D0749000, within the 177TH FTR WG of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
QualificationsGeneral Experience: Experience, education, or training that demonstrates a solid knowledge of equipment maintenance work, skill in interpreting technical data or specifications, and proficiency using computerized/automated databases Specialized Experience: Must have 24 months of experience, education or training in the following: Directly coordinating, monitoring, and controlling maintenance activities Following up to see if work is progressing as planned Experience with current automation support programs to input data Tracking fleet health, Dispatching specialists Managing flightline communications Executing emergency response checklists
Major DutiesAs an PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-9, you will: Monitors and updates real-time fleet health and status codes (FMC/PMC/NMC) using automated systems like IMDS or G081. Serves as the primary dispatch hub for the flightline, coordinating specialists, fuel, munitions, and support equipment. Executes emergency response protocols and checklists via the "Crash Phone" network for ground or inflight emergencies. Tracks and documents flying schedule deviations, logging exact reasons for air aborts, ground aborts, and late takeoffs. Deconflicts flightline resource constraints by coordinating directly with Production Superintendents and Expediters.RequirementsMilitary Requirements Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Must have a 7lvl MX AFSC Areas of Consideration: All New Jersey Air National Guard Members Military Grades: SSgt/E-5 To MSgt/E-7 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest. Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)