AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 61024

05/01/92 G

This is the second and supervisory level class in the Aircraft Maintenance series. Positions in this class supervise aircraft maintenance programs and Aircraft Mechanics. This class is distinguished from the Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic by the latter's responsibility to perform regular maintenance on State-owned aircraft.

Complexity of Work: Performs supervisory work of considerable difficulty in the supervision of an aircraft maintenance program. Positions perform preflight, fifty-hour, annual and continuous inspections on State-owned aircraft in order to assure airworthiness and conformance to FAA requirements. Performs the more complex repair work. Establishes a maintenance schedule to include hangar and shop areas. Provides supervision to Aircraft Mechanics. Positions complete paperwork related to maintenance activities, aircraft and engine log books, FAA requirements, work orders and supply requisition. May perform maintenance on private aircraft stationed at the agency's airport.

Supervision Given: Provides supervision to Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics.

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from an Aviation Manager, State Police Sergeant or other agency administrator.

Scope: This class supervises an aircraft maintenance program for a state agency.

Impact of Work: Work affects the inflight performance of aircraft and the safety of the crew and passengers.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts of agency staff and pilots to coordinate maintenance schedules, with aircraft manufacturers to order parts and supplies, and with the FAA to obtain information on federal regulations.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of aircraft systems and agency maintenance policies; of procurement policies; of FAA regulations.

Skills: Skilled in the use of aircraft mechanic tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to diagnose maintenance problems; to interpret manufacturer and FAA instructions/directives; to maintain records and logs; to supervise others.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization.

Education and Training: Graduation from high school with additional training in aircraft repair.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience as an Aircraft Mechanic.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update program. It replaces the Aircraft Chief Mechanic-Jet class, effective May 1, 1992.