Engine Management Specialist (Propulsion Production Controller (NJ-1152-03)

Air Force Civilian Service; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center is seeking a Full-Time Engine Management Specialist to support the Propulsion Flight at Edwards AFB, CA. It involves planning, scheduling, and controlling propulsion resources, maintenance inspections, and related technical orders to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities include analyzing maintenance data, coordinating with engine/aircraft personnel, and producing comprehensive schedules and reports.

Qualifications

• 1 year of exp. with IMDS or GO81 maintenance tracking systems.
• 2 years of aircraft engine mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize propulsion system knowledge to plan engine maintenance.
• Develop plans/forecasts for engine modification and maintenance.
• Use maintenance information systems to monitor removals/replacements.
• Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual schedules and reports.
• Monitor databases and ensure records are updated.
• Gathers data from automated sources for maintenance analyses.
• Participate in special propulsion/aircraft projects.

Skills

IMDS

GO81

Engine mechanic

Job description

About the Role

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Engine Management Specialist (Propulsion Production Controller (NJ-1152-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Flight (412 MXS/MXMP) at Edwards AFB, CA Responsible to Propulsion's Flight Level Business Manager. Plans, schedules, and controls aircraft propulsion, related equipment resources, maintenance inspections, time compliance technical orders (TCTOs) and time changes. Coordinates with engine and aircraft maintenance personnel and inputs operational status of resources into automated scheduled systems. Performs and provides accurate diagnostic trending and evaluation data to maintenance managers, and supervisors. Assists in analyzing this data to enhance the ability to make sound maintenance decisions in monitoring engine performance, equipment condition, and ensures serviceable aircraft engines are available and to evaluate overall health of fleets in support of the Air Force's Repair Network Integration (RNI) and 412th Test Wing’s (412 TW) Research, Developmental Test and Evaluations (RDT&E) missions on a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB).

Location

Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Salary

Typical 2026 salary range: $72,000 - $113,200 per year (includes locality)

Telework Information

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills

• 1 year of exp. with IMDS or GO81 maintenance tracking systems.
• 2 years of aircraft engine mechanic experience.

Major Duties

• Utilizing specialized knowledge of propulsion systems and engine maintenance processes.
• Develop plans/forecasts for engine modification projects and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance requirements to meet mission requirement.
• Use all applicable maintenance information systems, routinely reviews schedules and reports to monitor required engine/component removal and replacement.
• Accurately prepares and publishes clear and comprehensive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and reports.
• Continuously monitors various databases and all maintenance information systems to ensure users complete their requirements and updated records.
• Gathers accurate data from a variety of automated sources and maintenance information systems.
• Accomplishes a variety of special projects involving propulsion and aircraft systems.

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Top 5-6 job related KSAs

• Basic knowledge of the theory and operating characteristics of propulsion systems maintenance processes and material to ensure availability of aircraft engine and related equipment resources.
• Knowledge and skill in gathering data from automated systems and performing detailed analysis to identify trends in aircraft and sub-system failures.
• Ability to effectively utilize common software applications to prepare informative reports to assist in the presentation of findings to maintenance professionals.
• Knowledge and skill to interpret terminology, technical data, standards and instructions, and to relate them properly to the particular projects assigned in preparing production plans and schedules and in maintaining effective follow-up.
• Knowledge and skill to plan, collect, compile and correlate production data from aircraft engine automated database systems for scheduling.

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.