AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) (Part Time) Job in Salt Lake City, UT

Vacancy No. UT-25-109-AF-12794404 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $73,939.00 to $96,116.00 Grade 9 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 9/3/2025 Close Date 9/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) (Part Time), Position Description Number D1727000and is part of the 151 OG located at in SLC UT, with the Utah Air National Guard.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Lt Col Andrew S. McLay.

This is a Part-Time Vacancy.

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. Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTANG.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) (Part Time), GS-1601-9/11, you will:

  • Exercises overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Life Support (ALS) program. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function.
  • Provides expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Life Support function issues affecting the Wing.
  • Serves as the Wing focal point for all ALS matters dealing with higher headquarters.
  • Integrates the ALS program into the flying operations of the Wing.
  • As technical advisor, makes recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Life Support maintenance mission.
  • Supervises the Life Support function either directly or through a Small Shop Chief.
  • Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate and augmented personnel. These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as Air Technician, Active Guard Reserve, Special Training, or on other approved work-day orders.
  • Performs personnel supervisory functions including preparing travel orders, participating in interviews and selection of employees, approving leave, ensuring indoctrination of new employees, providing training, evaluating performance, initiating action to review the classification of positions within the organization, and resolving disciplinary problems.
  • Identifies development and sustainment needs and coordinates facility requirements which support aircrew life-saving, rescue and recovery, and secure-communications equipment.
  • Performs material, fiscal, and facility resource management responsibilities.
  • Serves as the unit Resource Advisor (RA). Is the primary point of contact for the Responsibility Center Manager (RCM) for all resource management matters affecting life support activities.
  • Reviews all operational cost models and develops and manages budgetary programs.
  • Provides oversight of the formal academic instruction, and serves as an academic instructor for unit aircrew members, Department of Defense personnel, foreign nationals, dignitaries, civilian aircrew and search-rescue agencies.
  • Ensures that initial and recurring training events provided include theory of operation and are student centered and performance based.
  • Provides oversight in the planning, organizing, and conducting of training activities using USAF certified platform training techniques.
  • Oversees or prepares post-training evaluations and provides certification in accordance with aircrew training currency tables.
  • Conducts administrative compliance inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unserviceable life saving equipment.
  • Reviews, develops, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for
    non-routine assignments.
  • Ensures all aircrew life support, survival and rescue-recovery equipment meets strict airworthiness standards through oversight of a program that involves extensive diagnostic testing and evaluation, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repairing/replacing, assembly disassembly, and strict adherence to certification procedures.
  • Oversees and performs pre-mission equipment certifications and conducts mission termination inspections. Ensures aircrew equipment is properly pre-positioned and configured to support mission requirements.
  • Performs other related 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.

Compatible Military Assignments: 1P0 AFSC required

  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience which has provided you with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems .

Specialized Experience GS 09:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to GS-1601-07 (Must provide SF 50 to validate response)
OR
Experience applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in designing projects or planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Specialized Experience GS 11:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to GS-1601-09 (Must provide SF 50 to validate response)
OR
Experience applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

Additional information

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).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.



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Agency contact information

Bambi Dalton
Address
UT 151 Operations Group
765 N 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
US

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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