PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (SCHEDULING) (GS-9)
Air National Guard Units
McGuire AFB, NJ · $73k–$95k a year · Posted October 6, 2026
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This listing pays about $83,650 a year. Across 34 open production controller listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,500 to $74,500 and the median is $71,000. That is 18% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Summary
This job opportunity is for an PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (SCHEDULING), position description D2510000, within the of the 108th MXG New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose of this position is to perform preliminary planning and long term forecasting of utilization of aerospace vehicles, engines, and associated support equipment.
Duties
As an PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (SCHEDULING), GS-1152-9, you will: Responsible for advising, planning and coordinating aircraft maintenance requirements and utilization scheduling between maintenance, operations, and external organizations. Review both immediate and long-range requirements based on current workload forecasts and conditioned based maintenance and develops plans for obtaining resources to meet production requirements. Maintain historical documents and maintenance data essential for aircraft records accuracy. Develop and maintain job standard master listings (JML) for assigned equipment in the MIS in coordination with functional work centers. Develop, analyze and evaluate multiple Maintenance Information System(s) (MIS) and various databases reports, charts and graphs to inform senior maintenance management. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
General Experience: Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding their terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity. Specialized Experience: Must have 24 months of experience, education or training in the following: Preparing job or work orders Scheduling various phases of projects Following up to see if work is progressing as planned Experience with current automation support programs to input data
Requirements
Areas of Consideration: CAT 4: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Air National Guard. Military Grades: SrA/ E-4 to TSgt/ E-6 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)
Education
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites. Applies Technology to Tasks, Self-Management, and Technical Competence
How to apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Other information
Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."