Production Controller (Aircraft)_(NJ-1152-03

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: 08/24/2026.

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

Areas of Consideration (AOC):
Department – wide (DoD)

• 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.

• 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
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance
• 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.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED