NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR) Job in Dobbins AFB, GA

Vacancy No. 6R-ARTO-12781763-878045-YMH Department Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Salary $111,442.00 to $144,876.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/14/2025 Close Date 8/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Dobbins AFB, GA


Summary

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

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Duties

Assist with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Directorate and subordinate Reserve flying squadrons, in conjunction with the Numbered Air Force (NAF) Commander/Director/Senior ART. Assist with balances workload and provide overall direction and vision to the subordinate chiefs and specialists on a wide range of operations and administrative issues.

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities less than 25% of the time. Direct, coordinate, and oversee work of subordinate employees.

Represents the Numbered Air Force with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with Commanders, Managers, Supervisors, other senior officials, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Center (HQ AFRC), Air Staff, and officials from the gaining major commands.

Assist with managing the direct reporting units flying hour program ensuring equitable distribution among the assigned operational units. Coordinate with other staff officers and units to prepare and implement operational, hurricane evacuation, disaster, riot, disorder, sabotage, and defense plans.

Perform flight instructor or flight examiner duties, which the incumbent must master, dictated by war plans, enemy threats, classified intelligence gathering, and gaining Major Command (MAJCOM) training requirements as deemed appropriate by the NAF Commander.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • This position is centrally managed. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid.
  • PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position is a designated mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/ location on a lateral or promotion as directed by Head Quarters Air Force Reserve Command (HQAFRC).
  • Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • A 25% recruitment and relocation bonus may be authorized. Completion of a 2-year service agreement will be required.
  • This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Must be a qualified instructor/evaluator and aircrew member on flying status in unit to which attached.
  • The regular assignments are ART duties, however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
  • May be required to travel in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Must attain and maintain currency at the appropriate crew qualification level in the units assigned aircraft.
  • Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/ location on a lateral or promotion as directed by HQAFRC.
  • As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the supplemental Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Air Reserve Technicians (ART) flying positions, dated 2017.

Qualifications of Airplane Pilots/Navigators in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

FLYING HOURS/CERTIFICATION: Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Navigator or Combat Systems Officer rating and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order; must possess a minimum of 1,000 Total Military Flight Time and instructor qualified in unit aircraft and must be Instructor Qualified in MDS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGBILE RATING.

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RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE: Must have actively flown military aircraft within the past eight (8) years.

AND

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator is required.

2. Knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, aeromedical evacuation, and current operations which include worldwide deployment of aircraft, and the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, direct flight operations functions and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

4. Knowledge of operating principles, techniques for employment, and characteristics of major aircraft systems and their controls, panels, and indicators, systems, and equipment in accomplishing functions in aerial refueling, loading and off-loading, or flight engineering operations of unit-assigned aircraft and knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Knowledge of aircraft capabilities, limitations, weight and balance factors to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout the flight and procedures for preparing cargo for loading, unloading, and aerial delivery missions.

6. Knowledge of the interrelationships among aircraft systems and skill in analyzing operating conditions, diagnosing problems, determining alternate procedures and/or initiating corrective actions, and reporting detailed symptoms and conditions in terms of flight safety.

7. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. The incumbent performs work as a staff specialist but also as required, flies as an instructor/evaluator in unit aircraft. This work may expose the incumbent to gravity forces of three to seven depending on the aircraft to which assigned as well as the typical risks or discomforts involved in flying any aircraft through combat maneuvers, night aerial refueling, low level flying and other tactics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. The employee performs administrative work related to flight operations and is performed in an office setting which is adequately ventilated, heated, and lighted, and which requires normal safety precautions, e. g., safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signs, etc. when traveling in POV or government owned vehicles. Work will also require travel on a temporary basis for conferences in various areas of the world.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
  4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/20/2025.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12781763

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

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

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
Dobbins ARB
1635 Mimosa Drive
Ste 130
Dobbins ARB, GA 30069
US

Next steps

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