AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work involves maintenance, modification, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with aircraft.

The work requires: knowledge of the physical principles governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases) as they pertain to hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components; knowledge of aircraft structures and the relationship of hydraulic pneumatic systems to the structure and other aircraft systems; knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles; the ability to use technical manuals and schematics and to test for and isolate malfunctions in hydraulic and pneumatic systems; and the skill to effect modifications, repairs, or maintenance required.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

As a AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, WS-8268-9, you will perform the following duties: (1) Planning: Plans and schedules specific work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis within specified time requirements. Arranges for adequate personnel, materials and equipment to accomplish the work (2) Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains prescribed methods and procedures; instructs subordinates on new procedures and provides assistance on problems.

Reviews work in progress and on completion. Obtains approval from supervisor for changes in standard or prescribed procedures and changes in work operations. Suggests ways or methods to improve operations or reduce costs. (3) Administration: Recommends individuals to fill vacancies or for promotion or reassignment. Assists in the establishment of performance standards and makes recommendations for performance appraisals. Counsels with employees on disciplinary issues and recommends disciplinary action.

Attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances, referring unresolved or more serious issues to supervisor. Conducts on the-job training and recommends employees for formal training programs. Schedules leave and approves leave for short periods of time. Encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, position management, position description review, and labor relations. Maintains production reports and records. (4) Performs the nonsupervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised. (5) Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description.

A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: D0802000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp