Summary
This National Guard position is for a MOBILITY PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the 151 Operations Group located in Salt Lake City, with the Utah Air National Guard.
This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard. - Officers.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Colonel Jeffrey Gould.
MUST BE A QUALIFIED KC-135 mobility pilot
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is a Title 32 excepted position.
This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process.
This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
As a MOBILITY PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-13, you will:
- Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.
- Flies well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
- Maintains mission qualifications in the assigned airplane.
- Prepares for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks; ensures that any passengers and crew members are briefed on the nature and purpose of the flight and the procedures to be followed in an emergency; and obtains the proper clearances to begin the flight.
- Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks.
- Serves as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Rank: Officer
Compatible Military Assignments: 11M3F Pilot
- Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance.
- Incumbent must be qualified KC-135 Mobility Pilot.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Qualifications for this position require the pilot to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
- Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
- No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
- To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
- Potential for Incentive Pay.
Qualifications
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
Specialized Experience GS-13 Air National Guard Officers:
MUST BE A QUALIFIED KC-135 mobility pilot.
Must have 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.
And two years of experience in the following:
- Piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main- frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
- Reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
- Supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
- Aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
- Operating aircraft controls and equipment.
- Performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
- Supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks.
- Developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
- Flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras.
- Flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
- Planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
1. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
2. Must possess a Federal Aviation Administration Certificate or Military Aviation Certificate.
Forms such as DA Form 759, DA Form 1059, Air Military Career Data Brief or FAA certification on the brief for verification may be submitted.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Applicants can submit a copy of their Career Data Brief with the education and FAA certification on the brief for verification.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
- Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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