Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRPLANE PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

Job Description

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Officers only - NTE the rank of O4 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is MANDATORY. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: You MUST possess a Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. A copy must be provided with application to be considered. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts and possess a minimum of one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level of GS-12. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level MUST possess at least two-years working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group; experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main- frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA); ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft; experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment; experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance; experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; experienced in planning and preparing for missions; and, must have at least two years experiences in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft; experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs; experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs; experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting; experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed; experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras; experienced in visual flight- rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying; experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain; experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace; experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands; experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments; experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management; experienced performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies; experienced in using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities; experienced in conducting particular missions and flying specific main- frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions; experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements; experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency; experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft; experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.