TEST PILOT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Instructs operationally experienced pilots, navigators, and engineers in complex, highly-specialized, and highly-advanced flight test techniques which reinforce flight test theory taught in the classroom.
• Define, integrate, & implement curriculum development for a graduate level educational program.
• Supports flight operations by acting as squadron Safety Officer and/or Assistant Operations Officer and/or
  flying Hour Program manager, Government Flight Representative, and/or phase instructor for the Performance, Flying Qualities, Systems, Qualitative Evaluation or Test Management branches.
• Represent Test Pilot School as a recognized flight test technical expert at national and international symposium and conferences including but not limited to ones sponsored by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the
  Society of Flight Test Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the International Test and Evaluation Association and the Flight Test Safety Committee.
• Provides advice in formulating the broad educational and training policies of TPS and directs or leads broad
  studies that affect command and USAF missions.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Incumbent must meet USAF Class II flying requirements to include physical requirements to fly ejection seat aircraft, at the time of appointment.
• Incumbent will have access to flight surgeons and must comply with AFI 48 -1 23 requirements to see a flight surgeon for Duties Not Involving Flying (DNIF) and Return to Flying S tatus (RTFS) determinations.
• The incumbent is required to meet and maintain AF requirements to pilot aircraft on a recurring and regular basis in support of the mission.
• Must possess/maintain proper qualifications to exercise the privileges for at least a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot certificate with airplane multi-engine land (AMEL) and Instrument Airplane ratings, or military equivalent.
• Previous experience as an instructor/mission commander in fighter aircraft (F-1 5 , F-1 6, F-1 8 , F-22, F-35 , etc), and graduation from USAF Test Pilot School, USN Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School or EPNER is
• Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours at a time while instructing in a classroom environment.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Aircraft Operation Series 2181. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: In-Depth experience with Air Force flight standards and ability to provide policy and standards at an Air Force level. Advanced knowledge of instructor/evaluator flight operations and ability to provide oversight and flight expertise in the development of policies and procedures in emerging aviation technology. Experience in worldwide aeronautical functions, operations, policies and concepts to include ICAO Standards and FAA regulatory and procedural guidance.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

• Mastery of USAF aircraft operations, aircrew training, aircrew standardization and evaluation, aerospace resource management, aircrew life support, aircraft and aircrew safety, and aircraft flight test management; systems and operating procedures, advanced instrument techniques, aerobatic maneuvers, close formation flying, high-speed low-level flight, aerial refueling, aggressor and defensive combat, and range missions with ordnance, as well as knowledge of high-performance fighter aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator.
• Knowledge of the methods, AF principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources. S ingle and Multi-Engine Functional Check Flight and Operational Test Flight experience required.
• Knowledge of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process, requirements of fighter pilot training, and the pilot training syllabus.
• Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives and to demonstrate flying procedures and maneuvers.
• Skill in review and analysis techniques and methods to appraise assigned programs or projects; identify needs and solutions; develop goals, policies, and procedures; monitor progress; and evaluate success.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy.

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.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

• 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/discharge 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.

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