Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a WEAPON SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2198000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Job Description

MILITARY GRADES: O-3 through O-5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience which provided a working knowledge of the navigation systems and navigational instruments of the assigned airframe. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training that required obtaining information on type of mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel . Validated completion of the necessary hours required for applicants' current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130). GS-13 - Must have GS-12 experiences as listed above plus certification as a qualified Navigator Instructor. Position requires mastery of higher level tactical and technical skills in a rapidly changing environment. The ICSO works directly with multiple organizations and commands to achieve the desired effects and products for the tactical commander. As requirements, tactics, equipment and procedures change, the ICSO must master required skills and develop new training programs and procedures with minimum guidance or supervision. The incumbent routinely makes decisions and recommendations that may significantly change a MAJCOM's program of record. As resident experts, ICSOs are responsible for developing important training and upgrade programs for new systems with little supervision. Mastery of planning, briefing, and execution of realistic ground and special operations tactical mission scenarios, applicable to various phases of student training, that represent realistic ground presentations in various areas of responsibilities. Each mission scenario involves a MRT in which the ICSO is directly responsible for its performance and safety while also tasking, assigning, and simulating other air assets in the restricted operating zone. Requires knowledge of air navigation and mission system employment methods appropriate to the flight training mission, and skills to apply this knowledge in planning and performing the mission's navigation. Must have knowledge of aircraft systems and equipment related to the mission functions and skills to operate systems, cross-check information, and translate data into useful and reliable information for the pilots or assigned users. Knowledge of basic aerodynamics and the effect of various forces and conditions on flight operations, and skills in considering these factors in planning missions and during flights. Knowledge of instructional methods along with knowledge of the assigned missions' navigational and tactical requirements. Skills in using this knowledge in CSO ground training and CSO in-flight instruction. Knowledge of instrument flight procedures, air traffic procedures, airway routes and structures, oceanic routes; and, skilled in the use of navigational aids which are applied to plan flight routes and monitor the progress of flights. Maintains knowledge of the weather effects and atmospheric conditions on flights and mission operations. Have required skills to account for various mission planning factors and in making compensations for weather conditions during flights. Knowledge of techniques and data sources for fuel planning, determining fuel requirements, monitoring flight consumptions, and analyzing performance. Knowledge and skill on how to deliver ground and airborne training instructions to guardsmen and active duty.