HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32)

Helicopter Pilot

This position is located in an Army National Guard (ARNG) Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) or Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD). The primary purpose of this position is to pilot a variety of aircraft in support of the AASF or AVCRAD logistical and operations missions. As a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-12, you will:

• Pilots a variety of 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.
• Routinely operates with short takeoffs and landing capability, in all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrains and open bodies of water.
• Flights are made using landing facilities ranging from modern, improved airport with paved runways and navigational aids to unimproved strips of remote, isolated villages.
• This position will be required to make reconnaissance and observation flights.
• Makes test flights and checks all systems in connection with maintenance actions and takes necessary action to correct malfunctions.
• Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge of the terrain features of the geographical area.
• Conducts flight checks following repairs, maintenance, or installation of approved aircraft system modifications.
• Responsible for transportation of cargo and transporting passengers, among a variety of familiar destinations.
• Performs maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair or replacement of components or aircraft systems.
• Performs general test flights of aircraft upon completion of extensive disassembly, reassembly, and maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts where tests cannot determine the safe and or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems; and ensures the airworthiness component or aircraft systems.
• Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when required.
• Serves as a member of a board pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.