Production Controller (Aircraft), (NJ-1152-03) 412 MXG/MXOOC

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

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center seeks a Full-Time Production Controller (Aircraft) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA to manage real-time maintenance coordination and resource scheduling for ground and flight tests.

Responsibilities include prioritizing maintenance actions, updating MIS and IMDS data, and coordinating with MXOOC to meet mission requirements. Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance and work irregular shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience Enhanced Maintenance Operations Center (EMOC).
• 2 years of experience using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• 2 years of experience using FMxC2 (G081).
• 2 years of experience using Office Products desired.
• 2 years of experience ordering/tracking/verifying supply parts desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages real time coordination and integration of maintenance resources and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance actions with real-time MIS updates.
• Integrates flight line maintenance activities and ensures aircraft, subsystems and support equipment meet mission requirements.
• Establishes priorities for fuel, calibration docks, ground tests, wash racks, and other support tasks with MX leadership.
• Maintain aircraft, subsystems, and support equipment ETIC and adapt plans as needed.
• Directs status of aircraft and subsystems, coordinates maintenance schedules and priority changes.
• Notifies safety, command post, and MX commander of mishaps, FOD, or injuries during maintenance.

Skills

Enhanced Maintenance Operations Center

Integrated Maintenance Data System

FMxC2 (G081)

Office Products

Parts ordering/tracking

Tools

IMDS tooling

FMxC2 tooling

Job description

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.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Production Controller (Aircraft), (NJ-1152-03) to work at the 412th Maintenance Group, Maintenance Operations Center (412 MXG/MXOOC) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling resources in support of ground or flight test, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. TCTOs, and Time Changes. Coordinates with resource owners to update operational status of resources into automated scheduling system and Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).

Announcement Closes: 11/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $71,957 - $113,185 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:

• None

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of experience Enhanced Maintenance Operations Center (EMOC).
• 2 years of experience using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• 2 years of experience using FMxC2 (G081).
• 2 years of experience using Office Products desired.
• 2 years of experience ordering/tracking/verifying supply parts desired.

Major Duties:

• Manages the overall real time coordination and integration of the maintenance resources and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance actions including real time updates to data systems.
• Integrates flight line maintenance activities and ensures aircraft, aircraft subsystems and support equipment are assigned to meet mission requirements.
• In coordination with production superintendents, establishes priorities such as fuel or calibration docks, ground tests, wash racks, weight and balance, thrust stand, fire department support, In-Flight-emergencies, crash and emergency vehicle coordination, and dispatched specialists.
• Maintain aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and support equipment Estimated Time In Commission (ETIC).
• Make equipment substitutions on day of mission execution as required to optimize utilization of resources.
• Directs, controls, and maintains status of assigned aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and support equipment, physical movement of aircraft and coordinates maintenance schedules and priority changes.
• Requests support serviced such as Fire Department, fueling and de-fueling,
• Notifies wing safety, command post, and MX commander of aircraft mishaps, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), and injuries to personnel resulting from aircraft, aircraft subsystems, and support equipment maintenance.

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 “Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must be willing to work irregular shifts (nights, weekends) and overtime may be required.
• Knowledge and experience in the operations and scheduling of aircraft/engine resources, scheduled and unscheduled aircraft/engine maintenance requirements, flight line aircraft/engine maintenance activities, and data collection systems.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) including but not limited to Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), Enhanced Maintenance Operations Center (EMOC), and G081.
• Ability to interpret terminology, technical data, standards, and instructions and use this information to provide updates for data systems as required.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests for limited resources.
• Highly skilled in managing aircraft configuration, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Special Inspections (SI), and Time Change Items (TCI) and their related automated subsystems in the appropriate maintenance information systems (MIS) while maintaining historical and flight status records of required support systems.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet emergency and regular workload requirements.
• Ability to interpret terminology, technical data, standards and instructions, and to relate them properly to the particular control projects assigned in preparation plans and schedules and in maintaining effective follow-up.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and work with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• In depth knowledge and skill of Reliability and Maintainability Information System, Center Scheduling Enterprise, Maintenance Scheduling Module, Integrated Maintenance Data System, Field Maintenance Command and Control database systems for scheduling and managing configuration of aircraft, aircraft subsystems and related equipment resources.
• 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