What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Assistant Director of Operations position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Feb. 20, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
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 Supervisor, Assistant Director of Operations (NH 0301-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Operations Group, 461st Flight Test Squadron (461 FLTS/DOOO) at Edwards Air Force Base.
Serves as Supervisory ADO serving as oversight to the scheduling operations of the unit. The purpose of this position is to serve as one of the unit's Assistant Directors of Operations (ADO) with duties managing current flight operations as the Aircrew Training Officer, Standardization and Evaluation Specialist, and Aircrew Scheduling Officer. Directs, organizes, and assigns training, planning, standardization and evaluation, and other operations staff duties for both aircrew and Mission Control Room (MCR) personnel. Develops and implements flight operations training policies and monitors related compliance and standardization. Oversees aircrew mission scheduling to include training and standardization and evaluation requirements.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $103,316 - $159,716 (includes locality)
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.
- Ability to create, lead, and sustain cohesive teams.
- Hands-on experience with DoD supervisory systems of record, including Cas2Net and DPMAP.
- Understanding of flight and test requirements and regulations.
- USAF aircrew experience is desired.
Major Duties:
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work
- Assumes duties that support the Director of Operations (DO) in decisions and actions related to aircraft operations.
- As the Aircrew Training Officer, develops and directs tracking of aircrew training requirements for assigned and attached personnel.
- Prepares local training requirements and reviews and approves aircrew qualification and upgrade training.
- Tracks and coordinates off-station training requirements and coordinates timelines with aircrew and the DO.
- Conducts self-inspections per regulation and direction and oversees preparation for higher headquarters inspections.
- Evaluates effectiveness and qualification.
- Interprets inspection findings of oversight agencies, briefs leadership on results, and develops actions to correct deficiencies.
- Provides guidance and leads preparation for aircrew and MCR personnel and Operations Division evaluations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- SECRET level security clearance and eligibility for SAP access is required.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Air Force Test Center and higher headquarters flight and test operations administrative instructions, rules, policies, procedures and precedents.
- Expert knowledge of operations principles, policies and procedures as well as a comprehensive knowledge of operations support programs
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
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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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. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $103,316 - $159,716
