AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32) Job in Ellington AFB, TX

Vacancy No. TX-12252085-AF Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $141,632.00 to $184,126.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/2/2024 Close Date 5/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Ellington AFB, TX


Summary

This position is located at the 147th Attack Wing, Ellington Field JRB, Houston, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to both personally pilot and to instruct others in the piloting of highly advanced military Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) which involves such functions as launch and recovery, surveillance, surface attack, full scale weapons employment, mortar to arm escort, killer scout, target illumination, laser targeting, functional flight tests, and flight testing.

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Clarification from the agency

Nationwide - Open to public - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. National Guard Membership is Required

Duties

As a AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Administers combat flight training to military aircrews.
    • Initial Qualification Training (IQT): Training to qualify the aircrew in basic aircraft flying duties without specific regard to a unit operational mission.
    • Mission Qualification Training (MQT): Training required to achieve a basic level of competence in the unit's primary tasked missions.
    • Continuation Training (CT): Training to maintain proficiency and improve aircrew capabilities to perform unit missions and aircrew proficiency sorties not flown in formal syllabus missions, tests, or evaluations.
    • Upgrade Training (UG): Training which is syllabus directed to qualify the aircrew in positions beyond that of the entry level. Elements of "Upgrade Training" include, but are not limited to: Instructor Pilot (IP), Flight Examiner (FE), Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) pilot, Mission Commander, and Functional Check Flight (FCF) pilot upgrades.
    • Special Capability Training: Training which is designed for specific missions and/or special equipment types. Elements of "Special Capability" instruction include (but are not limited to): Forward Air Controller-Airborne (FAC-A), Multi-Aircraft Control (MAC), and Multi-Ship/Formation Operations.
  • Assesses instructors, CMR and BMC pilots, CMR and BMC Sensor Operators (SOs), and Mission Coordinators (MCs) both assigned and attached to the unit.
  • Projects unit training requirements and prepares required training records. Utilizes all available training aids to instruct airplane aerodynamics, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and specific crew duties. Ensures that all applicable directives, instructions, and technical orders applicable to the aircraft and mission are current and adhered to. Reviews, analyzes, and disseminates accident reports, flying safety publications, and special interest items.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of airplane systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Flight will be conducted in both day and night missions in visual and instrument conditions. Maintains current knowledge of the theory of flight, air navigations, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics.
  • CMR status as an RPA pilot. Responsible for mission planning and preflight briefings that include: intelligence briefings, weather briefings, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure safe flight procedures and effective mission accomplishment.
  • Serves as the Air Operations Officer's (AOO) representative when performing duties as: Operations Supervisor (OPSUP), Supervisor of Flying (SOF), or Mission Commander (MCC); and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment through the use of Operational Risk Management (ORM).
  • Incumbent may perform work in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas:
    • Standardization/Evaluation: Plans, organizes, and directs the Standardization and Evaluation program. Prepares and administers written ground examinations, emergency procedures evaluations, and both scheduled and no-notice flight evaluations of other FEs, IPs, and aircrew.
    • Weapons and Tactics: Instructs all aircrew on current TTPs and employment techniques for the RPA.
    • Training: Establishes detailed scenarios to provide realistic and effective aircrew training. Establishes and executes unit's comprehensive annual training plan to ensure accomplishment of all required aircrew training. Analyzes post-mission debriefing to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Establishes and maintains unit's formal training syllabus. Plans, coordinates, and manages unit upgrade programs for new mission capability requirements. Monitors all aircrew upgrade programs while maintaining individual gradebooks on each aircrew member. Schedules and coordinates formal schools, simulator training, and ground and ancillary training.
    • Scheduling: Develops and executes the unit's flying schedule and flying hour program using inputs from the AOO and Maintenance Group.
    • Plans: Develops unit specific plans to implement both combat and non-combat taskings.
    • Safety: Develops and executes unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with MAJCOM, NGB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directives.
    • Inspector General: Serves as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

  • All currently employed T5/T32 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard, and
  • All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for immediate membership in the Texas National Guard.
Remarks:
  • The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
  • Direct deposit is mandatory.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
  • To maintain the position - Incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
  • Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives.
  • Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance within one year of employment.
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Will conduct worldwide armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) reconnaissance providing real-time intelligence. Employs AGM-114 Hellfire missile and GBU variants for hunter/killer missions in support of National Command Authority objectives. Directs advanced surveillance and weapons employment tactics to find, fix, prosecute and destroy high-value targets.
  • Must be a rated pilot (RPA or manned) holding an 11U or 18U AFSC.
  • This position is not a commissioning opportunity and is NOT for Undergraduate RPA Training.
  • This Job announcement will remain open for 1 year or until filled.

Qualifications

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience Required

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting 24 months 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. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. 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). Although a variety of piloting administrative tasks are performed in support of an Air National Guard aviation program, the required competence for this grade includes the 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, AND experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings, AND experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning, AND experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment, AND experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance, AND experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks, AND experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders, AND experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics, AND 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, AND experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs, AND experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs, AND 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, AND experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements, AND experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs, AND 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, AND experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed, AND experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras, AND experienced in visual flight- rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying, AND experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain, AND experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace, AND 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, And experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments, AND experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management, AND 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, AND experienced in using applicable Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Air Force National Guard flying facilities, AND 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, AND 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, AND experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency, AND experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft, AND experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Other Qualification Requirements:
  • Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test.
  • Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and,
  • Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.

Military Requirements:
Requires active membership in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Military Assignments:
AFSC: 11U, 18U
Rank: 2d Lt (O1)NTE Maj (O4)

Preffered Experience:
  • Qualified MQ-9 pilot or previously qualified MQ-9 pilot within the last 51 months
  • Currently medically qualified as a rated military pilot with ability to maintain medical qualification as an MQ-9 pilot
  • Current TS/SCI Clearance
  • "T" and "K" Coded Instructors
  • MQ-9 LRE experience
  • Sim operation experience

Education

Minimum Education Requirements:

Air National Guard Officers: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.

AND,

You must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s) AND certificate(s). Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Additional information

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

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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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume which should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Transcripts:
  • Officers: Must already have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university.
3. FAA or Military Aviation Certificate(s) required.

4. If applicable, please submit your most recent SF-50.

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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12252085

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Address

TX 147th Attack Wing
14657 Sneider St
Houston, TX 77034
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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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