- Published Dec. 23, 2024
- Air Force Test Center
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About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position as a Logistics Test and Evaluation Manager (NH-0346-03) to work at the 412th Logistics Test Squadron, (412 MXLS/LTE) at Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, California.
In this position you will provides Logistics Test assistance and guidance to the squadrons, staff agencies and to integrated and combined test forces. You will coordinate test documentation and sharing of "lessons learned" information. You will provide continued emphasis and awareness of Logistics Test activities and document them these activities for future efforts.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2024 salary range: $101,121 -$156,323 per year (includes locality)
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: 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.
Desired Skills:
- Minimum of 4 years aircraft mechanic experience desired
- Some flight test experience is desired
Major Duties:
- Ensures complete LT&E project planning and support.
- Plans Logistics T&E for assigned programs.
- Gathers related documentation pertaining to logistics, analyzes for applicability for future programs.
- Initiates and participates in: meeting with USAF/Foreign Agencies, contractor personnel, and others to identify potential LT&E problems as well as discuss and resolve problems.
- Assists in the formulation of Logistics Test and Evaluation (LT&E) policies and processes for the Air Force Flight Test Center.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- Aircraft Maintenance experience
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
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https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
