AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Air National Guard Units; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Alaska seeks a senior leader to ensure readiness of aircraft, personnel, and equipment for wartime and state emergencies, directing flying operations.

You will supervise staff via subordinate managers, develop and execute the CCIP, and handle selections, evaluations, and grievances to maintain high performance.

Collaborate on Wing/Group plans, base facilities, deployment cycles, and safety programs to sustain mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Directs unit's readiness of aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet wartime and state missions.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees flying operations and directs staff through supervisors.
• Develops the squadron's CCIP, evaluates supervisors, and handles selections and grievances.
• Collaborates to plan long-term Wing/Group plans, base facilities, and deployment cycles.
• Manages resources to ensure compliance with airworthiness and enforces fiscal controls.
• Represents the unit with National Guard Bureau and external partners on programs.

Job description

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. Area 3 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard. PDCN: D2413000 Selecting Supervisor: Eric Rutter

Key Responsibilities

1. Directs unit's overall efforts to ensure readiness of assigned aircraft, personnel, and equipment to meet wartime, day-to-day mission requirements, and any State Active Duty to support State Emergencies. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization to direct flying operations.

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. Determines goals and objectives for the squadron. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished by subordinate supervisors and organizations.

Develops and executes the squadron Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP). Evaluates subordinate supervisors and reviews evaluations made by subordinate supervisors. Makes and approves selections for subordinate positions. Hears and resolves grievances and serious employee complaints. 2.

Collaborates with the Group Commander/Squadron Commander and other base organizations to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans to include: the Wing/Group Strategic Plan (mission, goals, values, objectives, etc.), Wing Commander's Inspection Program, the Base Master Plan (facilities), Communications/Computer Plan (infrastructure capabilities/upgrade), the Vehicle Replacement Plan, the Deployment Cycle Plan, Aircraft Modification Plan, Depot Input Plan, force management and recruiting/retention plans, weapon system conversions, and base supplements.

a. Develops and constantly provides feedback on operational plans to NGB POCs and the Joint Staff. Conducts operational planning to provide for an adaptable, agile force able to respond to dynamic contingency and non-contingency worldwide events based on the assigned aircraft and mission sets. Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements.

Directs programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources. Plans, schedules, controls and directs the use of all resources to ensure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements. Ensures all aircraft maintenance work meets the highest standards for compliance and airworthiness. Plans and institutes fiscal controls to ensure compliance with federal law and higher headquarters directives. 3.

Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to action solutions of problems relating to fleet health, availability of aircraft, and the ability to conduct the military mission. Plans, implements, and executes contingency operations which may require the activation and deployment of aircraft, personnel, and equipment able to respond to dynamic worldwide events.

Represents and speaks for the Group Commander/Squadron 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. 4. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program.

Makes periodic and comprehensive assessment of program through a review of performance indicators, productivity goals and accomplishments, deficiency reports, audit findings, etc. Develops CONUS and OCONUS deployment plans to meet unit mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements.

Identifies the need for facility/equipment modernization, improvements, and/or replacements Manages the resource protection program, which includes physical security, information security, and industrial and occupational safety and health.

Exercises continuing responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the maintenance community Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness events to support both Federal and State Contingency Plans. Serves, as required, as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Serves as a technical advisor to aircraft mishap investigation boards and may be required to serve as a member of such boards.

Develops squadron level policy directing use of Air Force Maintenance Automated Information Systems. Makes management decisions impacting purchase and use of computer hardware, software, and associated training programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101206 – $131571/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.