Engine Management Specialist (Propulsion Production Controller (NJ-1152-03) 412 MXS/MXMP

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Engine Management Specialist (Propulsion Production Controller NJ-1152-03) to join the 412th Maintenance Group, Propulsion Flight (412 MXS/MXMP).

The role requires experience with propulsion maintenance processes, data analysis from automated systems, and the ability to produce management reports. Travel may be required, and a security clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 year of exp. with IMDS or GO81 maintenance tracking systems.
• 2 years of aircraft engine mechanic experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems maintenance processes and materials.
• Ability to gather data from automated systems and analyze trends.
• Ability to prepare informative reports using common software applications.
• Ability to plan and correlate production data for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Utilize propulsion systems knowledge to perform maintenance planning.
• Develop plans/forecasts for engine modification projects and maintenance requirements.
• Use maintenance information systems to monitor engine/component removal and replacement.
• Publish weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and reports.
• Monitor databases and records to ensure data accuracy.
• Gather accurate data from automated sources for reporting.
• Complete special projects involving propulsion and aircraft systems.

Job description

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.

Announcement Closes: 11/03/2026

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

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:

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 and security clearance.

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.

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

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