AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAVIGATOR)

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Help plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work. Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation6 program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics. Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management. Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters Inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements. Acts as a key advisor on the Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas. Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board. Develops and directs the unit flying hour program in coordination with higher headquarters to meet approved higher headquarters flying hour allocations. Oversees all unit flight and ground training of assigned/attached flying personnel. Monitors the implementation of an effective division safety program for all flying operations and related ground activities. Develops division policy for flight management personnel to insure effective and efficient administrative control of all flight documentation and Individual flight records. Must pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations and meet annual flying requirements as prescribed by applicable regulations and directives. Performs other duties as assigned.