AIRPLANE PILOT

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRPLANE PILOT, Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard .

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

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This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) Airlift Wing's 153d Operations Group. Its paramount purpose is to pilot the C-130H aircraft. In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program and will report to the 153d Operations Group Commander (153 OG/CC).

1. Pilots advanced multi-engine military airplane on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.

2. Prepares 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.

3. Operates 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.

4. Develops unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking. Maintains detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment of the unit. Coordinates with the gaining command, National Guard Bureau and appropriate theater headquarters.

** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

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Conditions of employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members.

If selectee is not a WY ANG member, must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.

Must submit vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB with application.

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a T3/SECRET security clearance.

Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.

An indefinite position may be converted to Perm if funding/position is available.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.

Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.

Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).

May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a technician.

Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.

2. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

3. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

4. Qualifications for this position require the pilot to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).

5. Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.

Qualifications

TECHNICIAN INFO

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Tenure: Group 1 or 2

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

FLSA: Exempt

Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Position #: 0857035

Selecting Official: Lt Col Nathaniel Kaley

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows:

Area 2 : Permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 4 : Current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 6 : Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

MILITARY GRADE

Min: O-2/1LT

Max: O-4/MAJ

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the C-130H, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least 24 months' working experience in civilian aviation programs; or military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or Air National Guard Wing / Operations Group; and at least 24 months' experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting C-130 aircraft in the following:

Developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; and wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments; and reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.

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; applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; and completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management.

Conducting mission planning/tasks/preparations, filing of flight plans, reading, and applying intelligence reports and weather information, conducting crew briefings; aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.

Performing aviation duties such as planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace; cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:

Must possess AFSC 11M3B, C-130 E/H Mobility Pilot.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Education

Applicant must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (

Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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