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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
NJ 108th MXG
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Summary

This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER, position description D1640000, within the 108th MXG of the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.


Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/23/2025 to 08/18/2025
Salary
$146,754 to - $190,779 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12766675-AF-25-075
Control number
841394600

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

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As an AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER, GS-1601-14, you will:

  • 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.
  • Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs all unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements.
  • Plans, schedules, controls and directs the use of all resources to assure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements.
  • Plans and institutes fiscal policies to implement federal law and higher headquarters directives.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program.
  • Develops CONUS and OCONUS deployment plans to meet unit mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements.
  • Manages a resource protection program, which includes physical security, information security, and industrial and occupational safety and health.
  • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations.
  • Develops group-level policy and oversees the maintenance automated information systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military 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.

Areas of Consideration: CAT 4

Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Air National Guard

Military Grades: Min: Lt Col/ O-5 to Max: Lt Col/ O-6

Selectee has one (1) year to obtain required AFSC

  • 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

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)

Qualifications

General Experience: Experience, education, or training which has provided the
applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading
engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations,
and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience: Must have at least 36 months experience in applying principles,
concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning
assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques
to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair
needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and
budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters
affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to
include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with
management or clients concerning problems.

For Supervisory Positions, Experience
in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes
leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

Successful completion of a
full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited
college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

Additional information

Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)

If you are a male applicant who was 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 be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability to Plan and Organize Work, Accountability, Data Analysis and Decision Making, and Deployment Planning

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