Supervises, inspects and performs maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components.
Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores engine assembles or components; disassembles, repairs, resembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems and components according to directives; assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls; performs limited maintenance operational checks; uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools; requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines; prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components; prepares forms and records related to MOS; performs duties described in skill level 1 and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel; diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft engines and their components; participates in maintenance test flights as required; supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing aircraft power plant maintenance; evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies; performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft engine maintenance and shop operations; instructs personnel and conducts technical training in aircraft engine system maintenance, supply and safety techniques; evaluates the technical training program; monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies.
The aircraft components repair supervisor supervises aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on aircraft components, aviation communications and other electronic/ electrical systems associated with Army aircraft; the individual must be knowledgeable of the duties performed by personnel in MOS 15B, 15D, 15F, 15G, 15H and 15N; other major duties for MOS 15K are; supervises aircraft component and avionics repair and technical inspection activities; determine man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft components, avionics and associated equipment; plans aircraft maintenance areas, component and avionics repair shops and facilities; instructs subordinates in aircraft component and avionics repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies; maintains supply economy and discipline; supervises the component and avionics repair technical training program; prepares evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to aircraft component repair and related activities; recommends and administers plans and policies; the aircraft maintenance senior sergeant supervises aviation unit maintenance (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM), and depot maintenance in activities having a mix of aircraft maintenance and/or component repair MOS; prepares studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair, and related activities; plans aircraft maintenance areas, components repair shops, and facilities; apply production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance and shop operations; supervise the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding; supervise research and development projects in aviation and related areas; assist in the development of maintenance procedures for prototype aircraft and components; supervise the development and instruction of training programs; recommend and establish plans, policies, and procedures for aircraft maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline.
The aircraft maintenance senior sergeant supervises aviation unit maintenance (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM), and depot maintenance in activities having a mix of aircraft maintenance and/or component repair MOS; prepares studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair, and related activities; plans aircraft maintenance areas, components repair shops, and facilities; apply production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance and shop operations; supervise the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding; supervise research and development projects in aviation and related areas; assist in the development of maintenance procedures for prototype aircraft and components; supervise the development and instruction of training programs; recommend and establish plans, policies, and procedures for aircraft maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officers.