AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Army National Guard Units; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Tupelo, MS seeks an Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor (WS-8852-11) to direct and coordinate multi-segment work activities across shifts. The role supervises subordinate supervisors and plans personnel and resource allocation to meet complex schedules.

Qualifying candidates must have an appropriate federal grade and security clearance. The position is advertised on USAJOBS with a potential pay range of 41.43–48.34 USD per hour, with a 7 October 2026 deadline for

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities.
• Plan the allocation of personnel and resources to supervise multiple segments and shifts.
• Explain work requirements, coordinate units, and balance workload to meet production standards.
• Administer training needs, performance appraisals, and safety programs.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number D0736000 and is part of the MS AASF 2, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, WS-8852-11, you will provide overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities and functions which, because of their scope, volume and complexity are carried out by two or more organizational segments and layers, possibly during two or more shifts. Control and management of the work functions requires several subordinate supervisors.

The occupation and non-supervisory grade level which best reflects the nature of the overall work operations supervised is Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10. 1) Planning: Plans the overall allocation of personnel and other resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, and complexity, must be planned on a yearly or longer basis.

Analyzes the work plans developed by subordinate supervisors for accomplishment of assigned work orders and projects and the status of work being accomplished in relation to overall schedule requirements, including unanticipated or emergency requirements. Provides higher level managers and/or supervisors information on status of work projects, budget estimates, changes in equipment, facilities, techniques, etc.

Participates fully with higher level management officials and staff organizations in studying and developing recommendations concerning changes in specification requirements, work techniques and standards; revisions of organizational structures, responsibilities, and relationships; and improvement or modernization of equipment, facility layout, and work flow. Participates in planning conferences and meetings.

(2) Work Direction: Explains work requirements to subordinate levels of supervision, sets deadlines and sequence of operations. Coordinates and directs the work of units supervised. Balances work load for subordinate work groups. Analyzes production, cost and personnel utilization records and makes adjustment in operations to correct problems. Develops quality and quantity standards. Spot checks work operations to assure production and quality standards are met.

Encourages employees to achieve goals. (3) Administration: Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and reviews personnel actions prepared by them. Makes formal appraisal of supervisors' work performance and reviews employee appraisals submitted by them. Determines long-range training needs for all levels of subordinates, submits funding and budget requests with justification for approval, and arranges for the accomplishment of the training.

Promotes and administers such programs as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions, and quality assurance. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Assures that subordinate supervisors carry out such programs as labor-management and equal opportunity. Schedules and approves leave.

Ensures that position descriptions are accurate and that position management principles are followed. Develops and establishes the internal procedures to be followed by subordinate supervisors to assure effective control and direction of the work activities, organizations, and personnel supervised. Assures that appropriate production reports and administrative records are maintained. Acts on personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors.

Hears and resolves grievances and ensures proper corrective action is taken. (4) Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions. (5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41.43 – $48.34/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government