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SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AIRCREW TRAINING DEVICES)

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Detachment 2, AMCAOS/Simulation Branch, responsible for simulator certification (SIMCERT) function for C-17A, KC-46, and KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices (ATD).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/26/2026 to 02/02/2026
Salary
$106,437 to - $138,370 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Altus AFB, OK
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
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
4L-AFPC-12872893-106844-JMB
Control number
855498800

Duties

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  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Detachment 2, AMCAOS/Simulation Branch, ensuring that Training Operations complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Represents Detachment 2, AMCAOS/Simulation Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • Work will be performed predominately indoors in an air- or non-air-conditioned building. Some work is performed at contractors' facilities. Individuals will be required to enter and exit training devices [Cont...]
  • (WST, Loadmaster Part Task Trainer, Aircrew Training Device, etc.) without assistance. Walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items may be required. May be subject to electrical hazards of shock, burns, and cuts.
  • Work will regularly require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Incumbent may be required to work overtime either at normal duty station, during travel status, and/or at temporary duty location.
  • Incumbent may be required to represent Detachment 2, AMCAOS Commander during his/her absence.
  • Incumbent must have successfully completed Department of the Air Force Quality Assurance Representative for Training Systems course.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker, sales or service engineer, or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture, utilization, repair, or operation of equipment; Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements; Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders; Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met; Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement; Knowledge of principles, concepts, methodology, and DoD/FAA regulatory guidance related to flight simulator operation, maintenance, and certification; Knowledge of a wide range of aircrew training device maintenance concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment used to train AMC, AETC, AFRC and ANG crewmembers, and skill in applying this knowledge in the task of procuring, maintaining, and certifying training devices; plus knowledge of electronic engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints pertaining to the circuitry and electromechanical components of ATDs; Knowledge of Equal Opportunity, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures Understanding of the principles, standards and techniques of quality assurance as provided in military specifications, best commercial practices, and International Organization for Standard 9000 series publications; Knowledge of contract administration, specifically the interrelationships of the Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements List, System Specification, Clauses, Attachments, etc. and their relationships to contractor written procedures, DoD/Air Force Instructions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of principles, concepts, methodology, and DoD/FAA regulatory guidance related to flight simulator operation, maintenance, and certification.
  2. Knowledge of a wide range of aircrew training device maintenance concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment used to train AMC, AETC, AFRC and ANG crewmembers, and skill in applying this knowledge in the task of procuring, maintaining, and certifying training devices; plus knowledge of electronic engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints pertaining to the circuitry and electromechanical components of ATDs.
  3. Knowledge of Equal Opportunity, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Understanding of the principles, standards and techniques of quality assurance as provided in military specifications, best commercial practices, and International Organization for Standard 9000 series publications.
  4. Knowledge of contract administration, specifically the interrelationships of the Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements List, System Specification, Clauses, Attachments, etc. and their relationships to contractor written procedures, DoD/Air Force Instructions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc.
  5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
  6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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