Duties
1. Performs pre- and post -flight inspections. Performs preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness; inspects and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual. Functionally checks all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers. Identifies and documents discrepancies to ensure the accomplishment of minor and/or major repairs; initiates requests for worker(s) to repair, service, or inspect the aircraft. Maintains records and forms covering flights, repairs, maintenance, inspections, and service. Reviews aircraft maintenance documentation and ensures aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manuals. Coordinates with aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure timely completion of unscheduled and programmed maintenance. Operates and regulates, environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. Conducts post-flight inspection, identifying any maintenance requirements and submitting work requests. Completes flight documentation.
2. Performs flight engineering duties. Operates and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. During all phases of aircraft operation, monitors engine and aircraft systems performance, analyzes instrument readings, and identifies abnormal indications, or component/system malfunctions. Provides pilot with assessment of mission impact of aircraft component or system malfunctions and recommends or accomplishes corrective actions. Isolates malfunctioning component and determine the seriousness of the malfunction. Determines and takes appropriate action to correct, bypass or deactivate malfunctioning system or individual component. Operates, controls, monitors, troubleshoots, adjusts and/or repairs major aircraft systems including but not limited to the: fire suppression and the subsystems for fire prevention, detection and suppression; cable tension regulators, environmental components and temperature controls. In the event of fire, notifies crew and directs emergency/corrective procedures such as changing aircraft altitude. If needed, activates the fire suppression system to flood area of aircraft with fire suppressant. Protects crew and passengers from injury or death by ensuring that the fire suppressant is not improperly activated. Monitors air traffic control transmissions, assists in navigation, and advises pilot of deviations. Interprets weather data, reviews or accomplishes weight and balance, and analyzes approach and departure procedures to compute takeoff and landing performance. Computes in flight data to include: power settings, airspeeds, altitudes, cruise performance, airdrop performance, and aerial refueling performance. Records fuel consumption, range, and in flight performance data.
3. Reviews aircraft incidents, operational hazards, and accident reports, bulletins, and directives pertinent to flying safety. Based on the specialized knowledge of the unit's mission and related programs ensures all requisites involved in mission planning are ascertained and all necessary coordination is accomplished. Ensures safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support, and airlift support requirements. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF). Ensures pertinent and time sensitive information is disseminated in a timely manner. Establishes controls to ensure Flight Engineers constantly monitor and review information delivered through FCIF program. Manages all paper and electronic media used to construct FCIF library and constantly evaluates effectiveness of chosen format. Coordinates with Wing, MAJCOM, and Civilian agencies to obtain most current and accurate information to include in FCIF publications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. 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 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 in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Enlisted
- Minimum Military Grade: NLT E-3/A1C
- Maximum Military Grade: NTE E-7/MSgt
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
FLIGHT ENGINEERS - Experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems.
AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER - Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight.
AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN - Experience which has provided a general knowledge of aircraft fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience requirements are to be determined locally, depending on the necessary requirements for your current airframe and the required certificates as specified by the appropriate Air and Army Regulation. Specific MOS/AFSC's may be included when essential for successful performance of the position.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, general and specialized experience):
Must attain and maintain mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level in the unit's assigned aircraft. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no notice evaluations. Knowledge of capabilities, characteristics and parameters of the C-130 aircraft. Knowledge of operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems (i.e., fuel, electrical, hydraulics, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization, engine) and the function of applicable controls, panels and indicators; and skill in analyzing operating conditions, diagnosing problems, determining alternate procedures and or initiating corrective actions. Knowledge of the interrelationships among aircraft systems and the impact of change in performance of one on others and skill to analyze overall aircraft condition in terms of flight safety. Knowledge of aircraft performance parameters and limitations in relation flight procedures during takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing and skill to take and interpret instrument readings, make control adjustments, manage fuel flow and update performance data. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare documents and reports and brief passengers and crews.
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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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.