AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32)

📍 Federal Medical Center Carswell, Texas · 🏛 Air National Guard Units · 💰 $115,711–$150,426 per year · 🎓 GS 13 · 🧭 Equipment Facilities, And Services (1601) · ⏳ Closes Nov 11, 2026 · 0 days left · 🗓 Posted Oct 28, 2026
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About this job

This is a Title 32 dual status position (Texas Air National Guard membership is required) It is located in the 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth, TX. Its purpose is to serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Manager for the Maintenance Squadron, with responsibility for directing and managing the Squadron. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization. Collaborates with the Group Commander and other base organizations to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans. Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars. Determines goals and objectives for the squadron. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished by subordinate supervisors and organizations. Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements. Plans, schedules controls and directs the use of all resources to ensure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements. Plans and institutes fiscal controls to ensure compliance with federal law and higher headquaters directives. Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to the solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft and ability to conduct the military mission. Represents and speaks for Group Commander with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General USP&FO, other military components, state/local governments, business and other public/private groups or organizations and persons having an interest in the programs of the wing/group. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program. Develops CONUS and OCONUS deployment plans to meet unit mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required: At least 1-year of specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

Basic Requirements: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Requirements

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard. All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Texas Air National Guard Membership is required. Trial period required (see additional information) Military Requirements: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. AFSC: Any 21AX Rank Spread: CPT (O-3) not to exceed Lt Col (O-5)

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049266 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed 2. Other Required supporting document: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service OF-306 Other (1) Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Other information

Conditions of Employment & Notes Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Drug Testing Required. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Ammendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with the coworkers and customers, contributing to the cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of normal duty day. This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military commercial aircraft. Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and / or certifications of position assigned. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Position does not require the piloting or instructing of military aircraft. Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial year period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32) job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $115,711–$150,426 per year (GS 13).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 11, 2026 — 0 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Federal Medical Center Carswell, Texas with the Air National Guard Units.

How do I apply?

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement TX-13049266-AF · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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