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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve CommandLuke AFB, Arizona, United StatesFull-time$131,568 - $171,043 per yearPosted Oct 24, 2026Closes Nov 6, 2026
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THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 944 MAINTENANCE GP with the military rank of COL/O-6, AFSC: 020C0. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent. Specialized experience which includes Making determinations and decisions regarding equipment repair and overhaul capability which directly affect the mission.

Establishing policies and goals for the accomplishment of current and projected workloads. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems that arise. Identifies existing or potential productivity problems and discusses with subordinate supervisors.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance functions. 2.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise a highly diverse staff and workforce through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of several organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in relations with individuals, groups, and unit organizations. 6.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The primary purpose of this position is: an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer to serve as the Maintenance Group Senior ART. In this capacity, the incumbent of this position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the activities and operations of all maintenance functions within a Group (FG, ARG, AG, etc.). Provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein.

01DUTIES

Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the maintenance activity within existing policies and objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Represents the wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program.

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Updated Oct 27, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 74% above the benchmark.

This job: $131,568 to 171,043

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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