SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (T32)

Aviation Program Manager

Manages the ARNG aviation program of the state which includes planning, coordinating, implementing and directing all aviation assets within the state. Direct responsibility includes, but is not limited to, management of all aircraft maintenance and logistics programs, aircrew training program, additional flight training program, personnel management, facilities planning, resource programming and budgeting, policy development and implementation, aviation safety and aircraft accident prevention programs and aviation support for the accomplishment of various missions including support of county, state and federal agencies. Acts as the principle aviation advisor to the Adjutant General, and as a liaison with all organizations concerning matters relevant to aviation support. Coordinates and manages force structure, force modernization and force integration actions affecting state aviation units. Determines program goals and priorities and coordinates joint activities with other agencies. Conducts staff conferences to determine budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and policies, changes in mission/weapons system, requirements for new or remodeled facilities, etc. Approves all State annual budget requests for aviation logistics, operations and training, and safety prior to submission for final National Guard Bureau approval. Manages all resources, including money, allocated to the states for aviation and aviation safety, and approves all changes which may need to be made due to unforeseen problems. Provides guidance on aviation training to major and subordinate unit commanders to maximize the integration of aircrew training with the Army Training and Evaluation Program and Combined Arms Training. Reviews, verifies prerequisites and approves all NGB Form 64 applications for AVN Training at TRADOC or AATS Courses of Instruction. Ensures usage of AFTPs are within the resources allocated to the state. Reviews and implements the Aircrew Information Report (AIR) and certifies that the date within the AIR is accurate. Provides program direction and staff leadership in the administration of a comprehensive safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene program that encompass a variety of high risk and hazardous operations. Administers and evaluates various Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene (SOH & IH) programs involving aircraft maintenance, heavy/light equipment and vehicle maintenance, supply and ammunition storage, fire prevention, range certification, combat and tactical training, and administrative activities. Provides technical management and supervisory direction over technicians and aviation facilities dispersed throughout the state. Delegates authority to subordinate supervisors (AASF Commanders). Through subordinate supervisors, directs a sizeable General Schedule and Wage Grade work force (typically 80 or more employees). Discusses and reviews personnel management practices to ensure effective treatment and proper motivation of the work force. Evaluates work performance of supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors. Actively participates in the selection of supervisory personnel. Reviews and resolves serious disciplinary cases (i.e., those proposing suspensions and removals). Controls the aviation program for the state, including requirements and limitations in the force for Army aircraft, organic as well as external to the state when those assets are utilized in support of any National Guard activity with the exception of NGB managed AATS programs. Works with federal and nonfederal aviation officials within the state for use of airspace and the promotion of aviation safety in such instances as training, operational and support missions which may utilize Night Vision Devices (NVD), conducted under tactical and nontactical scenarios, in visual and instrument meteorological conditions. Must comply with provisions of the U.S. Army Aircrew Training program as a pilot in an Army aircraft assigned to the state.