HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR EVALUATOR Job in East Wenatchee, WA

Vacancy No. WA-12687243-AR-25-0099 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $105,383.00 to $137,000.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/7/2025 Close Date 2/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
East Wenatchee, WA


Summary

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position:
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR EVALUATOR
Location: Army Aviation Support Facility 2
East Wenatchee, Washington 98802
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service
Advertised as: WARRANT OFFICER/OFFICER
Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Washington National Guard Permanent Indefinite Employees (Army) Washington National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves (AGR) (Army)

Duties

A GS-2181-13, HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR EVALUATOR:

  • Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.
  • Incorporates precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations.
  • Maintains and studies current and complete files of aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, and air traffic control procedures.
  • Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
  • Conducts initial standardization flight evaluations for new air crew members and annual evaluations for assigned and attached pilots, including local aircraft transitions including refresher training.
  • Serves as pilot-in-command while operating single and/or multi-engine rotary wing aircraft to perform airlift support for DOD personnel, emergency medical evacuations, aerial fire suppression support, paradrops, rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations.
  • Pilot will adhere to existing Army flight regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
  • Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.
  • Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
  • Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.
  • Trains and evaluates ME/FCP's and provides technical supervision and standardization of the maintenance program.
  • Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
  • Ensures ME/FCP pilot proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
  • Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
  • Serves as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility.
  • Provides guidance to the Facility Supervisor or Commander concerning all areas of safety to implement and monitor the safety program.
  • Maintains the safety HAZLOG.
  • Responsible for the Army Aviation pre accident plan.
  • Prepares for safety, environmental, hazardous communication, occupational health, and other inspections.
  • Responsible for the aviation safety stand-down in conjunction with the aviation units.
  • Ensures all required reports are completed in a timely manner, maintains an up-to-date safety file to include appropriate follow up records for Abbreviated Aviation Accident Reports (AAAR), surveys and meetings.
  • Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP).
  • Incumbent performs general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs to include routine scheduled maintenance.
  • Ensures compliance with Army maintenance regulations, FAA regulation specifically Part 91.
  • Performs ground maintenance operational checks, trouble shooting, rotor smoothing.
  • Minimizes rotary wing vibration to ensure reduce time before overhaul (TBO) items and extend component life.
  • Routinely performs flight maneuvers at the maximum limit of operator manual flight characteristics.
  • Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
  • Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer.
  • Manages the Aviation Mission Survivability (AMS) Program.
  • Determines AMS Capability Gaps.
  • Verifies Mission Configuration of Aircraft Situational Awareness Systems.
  • Integrates AMS into Unit Training Plans.
  • Conducts AMS Planning.
  • Integrates AMS into Plans and Orders.
  • Manages the Target, Track, and Locate (TTL) Systems.
  • Conducts Personnel Recovery (PR) Training.
  • Conducts Army Aircraft Combat Damage Collection and Reporting.
  • Determines Aviation Survivability Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP).
  • Conducts Threat and Survivability Tactics Training.
  • Integrates PR into Plans and Orders. Assess Aircrew Tactics Tasks as a Unit Trainer (UT).
  • Manage the Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) Training.
  • Manage the Aviation PR Program.
  • Conduct Joint Operations Training.
  • Integrate Army Aviation into Joint Operations.
  • Integrate Army Aviation into the Joint Targeting Process.
  • Coordinate Airspace in Support of Aviation Operations.
  • Manage Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: CW2-CW3/O2-O3
Compatible Military Assignments: 153/15A

  • MUST BE A GRADUATE OF USAAVNC UH-60, CH-47 OR UH-72 PROGRAM GRADUATE OF THE CRC AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER COURSE OR ABLE TO COMPLETE- WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE
  • Need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
  • 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. (Subject to random drug testing)
  • Must 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 Vehicle Operations Directives and qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.
  • No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
  • Must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
  • Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
  • Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. Must maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
  • May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty.
  • Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Mush have at least 24 experience that prepares the applicant to perform the Dual Status technician duties and responsibilities. To qualify, an applicant's educational-degree study program, military professional and technical training schools or academies, and aviation certifications may apply as substitutions for some specialized experience factors.

OFFICER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in the Air National Guard Operations Groups. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors in combination: 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 Army National Guard aviation program, experiences include the abilities to train and instruct others in the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft. Experienced in mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and applying weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning. Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment. Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance. Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Must have at least two years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft. Competent to complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army National Guard aviation programs. Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring basis. Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives. Experienced in following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements. Experienced in 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. Experienced in piloting manned or unmanned aircraft.

Experiences may include the traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed. Experienced in on-board aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras. Experienced in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying. Experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain. Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace. Experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army, and gaining commands. Experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments. Experienced in completing safe and efficient missions through the use of Operational Risk Management. Experienced in cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and/or, directing emergency actions involving unit support agencies. Experienced in using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the applying instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities.

Experienced in conducting particular combat tactics, missions, or specific main-frame aircraft; or, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations and instruction. 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.

Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency; and knowledgeable of weapons and tactics for applicable military aircraft. Experienced in maintaining detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/ employment, and redeployment.

WARRANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups. To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Education

Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Not Applicable.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims.

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 Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.

- Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.

- Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.


If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.

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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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

  • Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; and the position has a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field, and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedure.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

A complete application package includes:

  • Resume must include:
  • Position Title
  • Organization/Department/Unit
  • Hours worked per week
  • Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
  • Duties performed.
  • Resumes exceeding 15 pages will not be considered
  • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
    • Classified or government sensitive information
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
    • Photos of yourself
    • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered
    • If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Army National Guard.
  • Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214
    • SF-50
    • Transcript (s)
***For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows:

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:

04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:

***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT


For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

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 02/21/2025 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

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/

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section
Address
Army Aviation Support Facility 2
1 Campbell Parkway, East
Douglas County
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. 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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