Military

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Tulsa, Oklahoma GS-9 $61,722 - $80,243/yr
Posted: Jun 30, 2026 Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 (Closes in 26 days)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2510000 and is part of the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E-4 though E-6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc.

Major Duties

This position is located in an ANG Flying Wing in the Plans, Scheduling, and Documentation/Engine Management Section of the Maintenance Operations Flight. The primary purpose of this position is to perform preliminary planning and long term forecasting of utilization of aerospace vehicles, engines, and associated support equipment. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for advising, planning and coordinating aircraft maintenance requirements and utilization scheduling between maintenance, operations, and external organizations.

Actively participates in the Wing Flying Hour Working Group for planning, scheduling, and execution of the Wing's Flying Hour Allocation process. Verifies and reconciles the accuracy of unit flying hour allocations daily with Wing Operations Group and as directed with NGB AVDO and the Flying Hour Analyst. Manages all assigned major commodity areas (Airframe, Engine, Components and Special Projects).

Develops, analyzes and evaluates multiple Maintenance Information System(s) (MIS) and various databases reports, charts and graphs to inform senior maintenance management. Actively participates in daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling, and quarterly/yearly planning programs and meetings. Communicates and advises leadership of potential over-utilization conditions.

Analyzes and improves repair processes, methods, procedures and standards. Researches and determines cause for missed maintenance-related scheduled events and documents findings as required. Develops local procedures to ensure effective and efficient scheduling of engines, support equipment, and develops, writes, and publishes guidance for aircraft document reviews.

Reviews both immediate and long-range requirements based on current workload forecasts and conditioned based maintenance and develops plans for obtaining resources to meet production requirements. Plans allocation of resources and distribution of work to ensure production commitments are accomplished as scheduled. Evaluates progress, analyzes requirements and availability of resources, communicates changing priorities to work center supervisors to ensure work is accomplished efficiently and deconflicts maintenance activities.

Monitors and updates status of Work In Process (WIP). Coordinates with office of primary responsibility (OPR) on extension requests to maximize efficiency of aircraft availability. Initiate, validate, and submit time change extension requests, as needed.

Manages the Configuration Management program. Maintains historical documents and maintenance data essential for aircraft records accuracy. Review and report status of decentralized records to maintenance operations flight supervisor.

Acts as the wing Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO), coordinates aircraft transfer between organizations, generates specific documentation (AFTO Form 103, Aircraft/Missile Condition Data). Participates in the development and maintenance of the Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) schedule for all assigned aircraft and equipment. Develops and maintains job standard master listings (JML) for assigned equipment in the MIS in coordination with functional work centers.

Responsible for managing assigned weapon system Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) programs. Chairs TCTO planning meetings. Manages the assigned weapon systems Time Change Items (TCI) program and identifies, monitors, forecasts and schedules items specifically identified in applicable regulation and instructions

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Additional Information

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

This position may be eligible for Union Membership.

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/12995070 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.

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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/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  1. Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 or NGB 22 SF-50 Official Transcripts PAA If you are NOT a current member of the Oklahoma National Guard, you must submit documentation showing your current/ previous military affiliation (DD 214, NGB 22, copy of an award/order, statement of service) etc. with your application to receive consideration for this position. Failure on your part to submit the requested documents will prevent further consideration for this position. If you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact our office at (572) 247-5581.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32) position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $61,722 - $80,243/yr. This is a GS-9 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (Title 32) job located?
This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jul 29, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.