Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (WS-8801-11) 412th AMXS/MXAD

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB seeks a Full-Time Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (WS-8801-11) to lead on-equipment maintenance for test and support aircraft. The role directs maintenance crews under supervision, ensuring safety, quality, and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate has experience in flight line operations, can obtain a Secret clearance, and is willing to travel up to 25% to support testing and deployments. Resumes limited to two pages.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Work may require driving a government vehicle; appropriate license required.
• Probationary or trial period of 1 or 2 years, depending on appointment type.
• Resumes limited to two pages.

Responsibilities

• Performs work planning and work direction responsibilities.
• Performs administration responsibilities.
• Ensures education in and compliance with security directives, safety, and health.
• Maintains and oversees aircraft inspections, maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• May supervise day or night shifts and undertake TDY as required.
• Supports mission needs within Aircraft Maintenance Unit.

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (WS-8801-11) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (412th AMXS/MXAD) at Edwards AFB.

The purpose of this position is to provide on-equipment maintenance for General Test & Test Aircraft. To provide a limited supervisor for on-equipment aircraft maintenance crews under the direction of an aircraft mechanic supervisor. To manage, supervise, and technically direct personnel performing aircraft inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, modification, and overhaul of various assigned aircraft and associated systems, including organizational intermediate, and depot level maintenance and Type 2 modifications. May be required to carry out the duties of a Flightline expediter or Phase Dock Chief.

Announcement Closes: 11/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $61.58 - $71.85 per hour (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Desired Skills

Experience leading teams, delegating tasks, setting priorities, and contributing to performance feedback processes.

Experience developing and presenting detailed proposals, briefings, and informational documents to senior leadership, Command, and Higher Headquarters.

2+ years of developmental and/or operational flight test experience.

Major Duties

Performs work planning responsibilities and work direction responsibilities.

Performs administration responsibilities.

Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EQT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.

Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Qualifications/Requirements

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.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Secret” security clearance.

Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid government driver's license is required for the position.

May supervise on day or night shift.

May be required to travel tour of duty (TDY) by government or commercial aircraft, bus, rail, or automobile.

Subject to unscheduled recall, and to work uncommon tour of duty, overtime or nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

May be assigned other duties deemed necessary within the Aircraft Maintenance Unit to support its mission.

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.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED