FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) Job in Cheyenne, WY

Vacancy No. WY-12768459-AF-25-065 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $61,111.00 to $87,482.00 Grade 9 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/1/2025 Close Date 9/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Cheyenne, WY


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number PD D2306000 and D2303000 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard.

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Refer to applicable Areas of Consideration below for hiring consideration.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as an instructor flight engineer for the C-130 aircraft; to administer, schedule and conduct flight and ground training for flight engineers; and to perform staff support duties.

(1) Develops and provides technical flight engineer upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to aircrew members.
(2) Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes.
(3) 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.
(4) Performs flight engineering duties. Operates and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual.
(5) Serves as a flight examiner as required and performs staff duties.

** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Open to current or prior service active duty, reserve or national guard members of one of the branches of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard,
Military members: Submit vMPF Rip, DVR, STP, ERS, MBS, or PDR with resume.
Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214.
Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air National Guard before appt.
To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
May be required to successfully complete a 2-year trial period.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
Paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding bonuses/incentives, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.
Relocation expenses will not be paid by the Government.
Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

1. Required to travel in military and /or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
2. Must maintain instructor qualification and remain proficient in the principles of instruction.
3. Must attain/maintain mission ready status for the crew qualification level in the assigned aircraft.
4. Exposed to hazards associated with aircraft flights including but not limited to: gravity forces, working in strained or cramped positions as well as exposure to inclement weather during ground ops, climbing, kneeling, and bending.
5. May perform maintenance or act as crew chief in the accomplishment of maintenance when away from home station.
6. Required to maintain proficiency and currency in the use of small arms. May be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew duties.
7. Required to complete an annual flight physical and maintain currency of the required immunizations.
8. Require a clearance based on security access requirement.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Referrals of qualified applicants will be issued as follows:

Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 OG.
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Area 6: Current and prior service military members separated from any branch of the military to include US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard components. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Technician Position #: 0857045
Military Position #: 0088310534
Selecting Official: CMSgt Bryan Beyer

MILITARY GRADE
Min: E2/Amn
Max: E7/MSgt

Enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (E7/MSgt) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeZ2

Applicants' under or that over-grade, without a written demotion statement of understanding, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must possess experience with electrical, communication, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems; flight theory; minor in-flight maintenance; personal equipment and oxygen use; aircraft emergency procedures; and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, aircraft performance charts, loading charts, technical publications and flight manuals.

GS-9 Qualification Entry Requirements: Must meet AFSC 1A1X2L, Mobile Force Aviation ASVAB requirements as listed below.

GS-10 Qualification Requirements: Must be certified as a Flight Engineer (Instructor) and include completion certificate with application.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 1A132L, Mobile Force Aviator.

Similar Specialties in other military branches are:
Army MOS: 15R, 15S, 15T, 15U, 15V, 15Y
Marine MOS: 6276
Navy NEC: 8235, 8251, 8252, 8261, 8262, 8263, 8265, or 8278

Enlisted 1A1X2L ASVAB Requirements:
Must possess a minimum score of "60" on the Mechanical portion of the ASVAB.
Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 111121.
Must be able to lift 70 lbs. unassisted.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.

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/register/)

The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is undergoing revision.

Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Required Documents

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

1. Resume - Required
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

2. Service Branch Personnel Record - Required
- Air Force: virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip (vMPF Rip)
- Army: IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile (STP)
- US Navy: Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record
- US Marines: Master Brief Sheet (MBS) Usually one page
- US Coast Guard: Personnel Data Record
- Prior Service Members: Submit DD Form 214

3. Completion Certifications: Required to Qualify for GS-10
- Qualified Flight Engineer (Instructor) applicants must provide completion certificate with application.

4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees within previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.

5. Performance Reports - Optional

6. College transcripts - Optional

7. Cover Letter - Optional

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/12768459

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

Arla Tibbs
Address
WY 153rd Operations Group
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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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