Performs technical inspections on observation airplanes to determine maintenance requirements and to insure that appropriate maintenance has been performed.
Performs technical inspections and monitors quality control programs for the repair and maintenance of observation airplanes.
Supervises and participates in preparation of studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance and components repair operations, training, and related activities; plans and lays out aircraft maintenance areas and component repair shops and facilities; advises in diagnosing complex malfunctions and assists in determining maintenance requirements; supervises the preparation of work orders, recurring reports, and correspondence; applies production, quality control, and other maintenance management principles and procedures; processes work orders and allocates maintenance responsibilities; recommends such action as reassignment of duties and requirements for training to improve work performance; coordinates work, assigns duties, and instructs subordinates in maintenance work techniques and procedures; insures that proper maintenance techniques have been employed by use of quality assurance inspections; enforces shop safety principles and procedures to include storage requirements for POL, paint, and other volatile materials; assists in preparation of plans, policies, and procedures for maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by the commander.
Supervises aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on utility and observation airplanes; supervises and participates in preparation of studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance and components repair operations, training, and related activities; plans and lays out aircraft maintenance areas and component repair shops and facilities; advises in diagnosing complex malfunctions and assists in determining maintenance requirements; supervises the preparation of work orders, recurring reports, and correspondence; applies production, quality control, and other maintenance management principles and procedures; processes work orders and allocates maintenance responsibilities; recommends such action as reassignment of duties and requirements for training to improve work performance; coordinates work, assigns duties, and instructs subordinates in maintenance work techniques and procedures; insures that proper maintenance techniques have been employed by use of quality assurance inspections; enforces shop safety principles and procedures to include storage requirements for POL, paint, and other volatile materials; assists in preparation of plans, policies, and procedures for maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline.