Airplane Pilot

Airplane Pilot (Title 32) Gs-2181-13

You will pilot a unit-equipped (ue) airplane. In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the air operations program. Major duties - this is not an all-inclusive list:

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.
• Fly well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.
• Prepare for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks; ensures that any passengers and crew members are briefed on the nature and purpose of the flight and the procedures to be followed in an emergency; and obtains the proper clearances to begin the flight.
• Operate the airplane with the utmost safety to include adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight; and takes corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required.
• Accomplish post-flight activities to include maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducting post-flight checks.
• Serve as the air commander's representative when performing duties as supervisor of flying (sof) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit.
• Design and coordinate comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training.
• Develop unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking.
• Plan, organize and administer unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with air force, ang and osha directives, and applicable technical publications.