Duties
Incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned Also performs one or more duties in a specific functional area of aircraft operations.
1. 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. (10%)
2. Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or 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. 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. May be required to transport classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo. May be required to perform extended flights to and from a wide variety of points, with responsibility for safely transporting passengers and/or classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo. Pilot will possess competency on all aviation matters that will encompass safety as the number one priority, demonstrate a consistent mature judgment and maintain a high degree of pilot proficiency for conducting flight missions under visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR). Flights may be performed with a combination of day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG) operations under both favorable and unfavorable environmental conditions (fog, sleet, ice, rain, snow, high winds, low ceilings) over both favorable and unfavorable terrain (mountains, water, desert, swamp, forest) which may require a transfer from IFR condition to marginal VFR condition for landing at remote locations. Pilot will adhere to existing Army flight regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. (25%)
3. Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: (65%)
a. Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): 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.
b. Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program. Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
c. Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: 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.
d. Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO): 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
e. 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.
f. Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer. Will possess or obtain upon appointment the Skill Qualification Identifier (SQI) "I". Manages the Aviation Mission Survivability (AMS) Program.
4. 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.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
- Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
- This 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.
- Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
- Required to qualify and maintain NGB Aviator Flying Status and Aeromedical Physical Class 2 IAW US Army Aeromedical Activity Aeromedical Policy Letters and Aeromedical Technical Bulletins during entire time of employment.
- Selected applicant will not have more than 36 months of position selection to meet all requirements to attend UH-72 Instructor Pilot Course (IPC). Failure to complete IPC within 1,095 days after date of hire will result in termination.
Qualifications
Military Grades: Warrant Officer - W2 to W4
Compatible Military Assignments: Branch 15 - Aviation (153L)
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
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, 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.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. A candidate's competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) are evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual. Established compatibility criteria/assignments are always followed. The applicant's specialized experience credit, for Series GS 2181, begins on his or her Aviation Service Entry Date (ASED) as annotated on DA Form 759, Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate; DA Form 1059-1, Civilian Institution Academic Evaluation Report; along with other Federal Aviation Administration certifications and/or military service aviation certifications, current aeronautical ratings and aviation service qualifications, military and civilian performance records, resume, training certificates, and educational accomplishments must show possession of the competencies needed to fully perform aircraft operations work.
Education
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position:
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.
AND
Must have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing: (REQUIRED)
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment
- Duties performed
2. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment.
(REQUIRED)
3. Current Soldier Record Brief dated on or after the issue date of this announcement.
(REQUIRED)
4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
(REQUIRED)
5. Current DD Form 2992 Medical Recommendation For Flying or Special Operational Duty.
(REQUIRED)
6. Current DD 2807-1 Report of Medical History.
(REQUIRED)
7. Current DD 2807-2 Accession of Medical History Report.
(REQUIRED)
8. Current DD 2808 Report of Examination.
(REQUIRED)
9. Most recent and completed DA Form 759 Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate.
(REQUIRED)
10. Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement.
(REQUIRED)
11. Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement.
(REQUIRED)
12. Transcripts. College/Vocational school transcripts
MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education.
(REQUIRED)
13. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications),
if applicable.
14. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees),
if applicable.
15.DD 214-Member copy,
if applicable.
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/12770801
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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Next steps
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