HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32) Job in West Jordan, UT

Vacancy No. UT-24-308-AR-12603764 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $128,354.00 to $166,865.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/7/2024 Close Date 11/21/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
West Jordan, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2460000 and is part of the AASF located in West Jordan, with the Utah Army National Guard.

IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC NATHAN PATRICK.

AH-64 HELICOPTER INSTRUCTOR PILOT

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. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

Duties

This position is located in the Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots and aero scout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation. Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments. Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), GS-2181-13, you will:

  • Serves as rotary wing Instructor Pilot (IP). Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
  • This includes the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night.
  • Training includes instruction and evaluation for operating unique electronics equipment, such as precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and approaches.
  • 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, air traffic control procedures.
  • 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.
  • Conducts initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots.
  • Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
  • Performs ground maintenance operational checks, trouble shooting, rotor smoothing.
  • Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
  • Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Army Aviation Support Facility.
  • 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 are Maintenance Test Pilot (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot/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 Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer.
  • Will possessor obtain upon appointment the Skill Qualification Identifier (SQI) "I".
  • 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 AMSinto 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.
  • Perform other 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.

Military Rank: Warrant Officer, 153A

  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • This position is located in the Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF).
  • The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots and aero scout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation.
  • Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments.
  • Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters.
  • This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.

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.

Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions:
Must have the following 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.
  • 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.
Must be current ME/IP in the AH64D or E model with over 2000 flight hours.

Applicants must have the following:
1. Must have the appropriate security clearance:
a. In regard to the aviator position's Series GS 2181 and the DoD criteria for the technician position's compatible military skill classification security clearance requirements.
OR
b. Awarded a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives. Award of entry level to the technician position's compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted.

2. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.

3. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.

Education

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have an degree or undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. And have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Must submit transcripts and certifications.

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.

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.

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

Shaun Harris
Address
UT AASF
7602 S Airport Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
US
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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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.