Clarification from the agency

Area 1: Current on-board permanent, indefinite employees OR Lateral (T32 military technicians/ T5 National Guard employees) with membership in the Tennessee Army National Guard Area 2: Current members in the Tennessee Army National Guard Area 3: All qualified applicants eligible for membership in the Tennessee National Guard

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT, GS-2181-14, you will Manage and direct the activities and functions of the AASF, in support of the state or national aviation training missions which include flight operations (AASF); instructing courses on flight operations (WAATS/EAATS) proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers (AASF); qualification training of aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanics (WAATS/EAATS); aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft. Plan work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of 3 to 12 employees engaged in substantive work and additional wage grade employees. Set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinate units based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Collaborate with heads of other units to negotiate, decide on, and/or coordinate work-related changes affecting other units not personally supervised. Advise officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organization supervised to broader programs, and its impact on such programs. Evaluate supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors on other employees. Oversee the training operations of assigned or attached aircrew members through a subordinate supervisor. Oversee the aviation maintenance functions through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensure maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft in accordance with established procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Drug testing and participation in drug testing is a condition of employment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades: CPT - LTC

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the mainframe military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have three years' working experience in civilian aviation programs; or military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve component); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities? Qualification competencies are determined by three factors; The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and the degree of hazard. Do you have experience 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). Experience in supervising and conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing flight plans, and conducting crew briefings. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning. Experience in operating aircraft controls and equipment. Experience in performing and supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; and surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Experience in conducting and supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Experience in planning and preparing for missions; and, experience in piloting and instructing others in piloting specific airframe/military aircraft. Experience in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army or Air National Guard aviation programs. Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs. Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives. Experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements. Experience in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. Experience 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. Experience in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed. Experience in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras. Experience in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying. Experience in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain. Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace. Experience in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands. Experience in working independently to plan and perform work assignments. Experience in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management. Experience in performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities; diverting aircraft; dictating mission requirements; approving specific activities; coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA; and directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies. Experience in using applicable Army or Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities or Air National Guard wings. Experience in conducting combat or non-combat training missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions. Experience 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. Experience in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency. Experience on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft. Experience with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments. Experience in piloting and instructing in accordance with applicable Army or A i r Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements, standards, skills and practices. Experience in performing instructional techniques to train other pilots assigned to the Army National Guard flying units or assigned to the Air National Guard flying units. Experience in conducting upgrade training for aircrew members from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, or from other active components. Experience in providing proficiency training for qualified aircrew personnel. Knowledge of full-cycle theory, skill in conducting formal classroom instruction, and skill in actual flight practice are required. Experience in performing training activities, as related to a particular mission and specific main-frame aircraft to include combat and non-combat tactics. Experience in flying mountainous terrains, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, or conducting night-vision operations and instruction. Experience in complying with standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and evaluations. Experience in aircrew performance standards, in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certifications, is required. Experience with weaponry and tactics for applicable military aircraft. Experience in completing aircrew proficiency and competency evaluations. Experience in other military components' intelligence programs and services and/or National Guard intelligence programs. Experience in comprehending intelligence reports concerning current threats and countermeasures. Experience in establishing detailed scenarios to provide realistic and effective aircrew training. Experience in executing flight schedules and flying hour programs; and analyzing post-mission debriefings to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Experience in coordinating annual, monthly, and/or daily operational requirements with unit commanders, Federal Aviation Administration, and other supporting agencies. Experience in maintaining detailed wartime or peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment.

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.

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

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

2. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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