SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST(Aircraft)

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 80th Flying Training Wing. Directly supports the Commander, ensuring the contracted aircraft maintenance organization meets or exceeds the Air Education Training Command Command quality standards and services.

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Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 80th Flying Training Wing. Directly supports the Commander, ensuring the contracted aircraft maintenance organization meets or exceeds the Air Education Training Command Command quality standards and services.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates

08/19/2025 to 08/25/2025

Salary $88,621 to - $115,213 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Sheppard AFB, TX

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required 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

None

Job family (Series)

• 1910 Quality Assurance

Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 9U-AFPC-1...91-MJW Control number 843702100

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

This position is internal to AETC only.

Duties

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• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 80th Flying Training Wing. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and chief reponsibility objectives.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with the Contracting Officer, Command Contract Program Manager.
• Evaluates the planning, scheduling, controlling, and execution actions performed by the contractor.

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:
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• This position is designated as an AF Testing Designated Position (TDP) with mandatory requirements for incumbent to: (A) refrain from use of illegal drugs, and (B) submit to random urinalysis testing.
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series 1910.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Knowledge of quality systems, practices, procedures, responsibilities and functions of contract oversight in an aircraft maintenance and supply environment. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures related to all aspects of aircraft maintenance and supply.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 quality systems, practices, procedures, responsibilities and functions of contract oversight in an aircraft maintenance and supply environment.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures related to all aspects of aircraft maintenance and supply.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

5. Ability to communicate 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

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