FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) with Security Clearance

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to perform aircrew duties as an instructor flight engineer in the C-5 aircraft; to administer, schedule and conduct flight and ground training for flight engineers; and to perform staff support duties. * Conducts in-flight, classroom and on-the-job training of Reserve and ART flight engineers. Prepare lectures, demonstrate, plan, review and revise training plans and schedules. Assists pilot or performs engine starts, and monitors run-up, flight operations, and engine shutdown. Administers qualification flight to personnel engaged in flight engineer activities within flight test and operations organizations. * Advises organizational commander or staff agencies on status of flight engineer activities and adequacy of equipment. Reports abnormal conditions to pilot and recommends corrective action. Directs standardization of flight engineer performance in conjunction with aircraft performance engineering, engine conditioning, and preventive maintenance programs. * Maintains aircraft forms and records during flight and while aircraft is away from home station. Controls, monitors, and regulates aircraft systems such as electric, communication, navigation, hydraulic, pneudraulic, fuel, air conditioning, and pressurization; ventilation; auxiliary power unit; and lubrication systems. * Computes and applies aircraft weight, balance, and performance data. Computes aircraft weight and balance to ensure specified limits are maintained. Performs duties as gunner, hoist operator, and cargo sling operator. Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning). * Determines and verifies passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency and special equipment distribution and weight. Determines engine fuel consumption using airspeed, atmospheric data, charts, computer, or electronic calculator. Organizes flight engineering standardization, qualification, and other requirements of flight engineer logs, reports, and records for accuracy, completeness, format, and compliance with current directives. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship is required * Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join * A security clearance may be required * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see * Total salary varies depending on location of position * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * A 25% recruitment and a 25% relocation incentive may be authorized. * Incentive for Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered. * Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * AFSC: 1A1X2A Qualifications Qualifications: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the FPM 930-71 Recruitment of Air Reserve Technicians through Competitive Examination (ART Agreement)-SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION POLICY, DATED 6-OCT-2017. No specific length of experience is required. The qualifications of Flight Engineer (Instructor) in the Air Force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training rather than years of experience. Applicants for all positions must have logged the minimum number of hours indicated below in the performance of Flight Engineer (Instructor) duties. Must have been awarded or qualify for a CEA AFSC and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Must be currently qualified as Instructor in MDS and have a minimum of 500 Total Military Flight Time. (MUST PROVIDE FLIGHT LOG, FLYING HISTORY OR ATAFORS FORM WITH APPLICATION). Must have been qualified as A C-5 Flight Engineer (Instructor) within 8 YEARS of the date of application. Applicants for instructor or examiner positions must be within the past 8 YEARS instructor or examiner qualified in the specific type of aircraft. NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirement of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems (i.e., fuel, electrical, hydraulics, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization, engine) and the function of applicable controls, panels and indicators; and skill in analyzing operating conditions, diagnosing problems, determining alternate procedures and / or initiating corrective actions. 2. Knowledge of the interrelationships among aircraft systems and the impact of change in performance of one on others and skill to analyze overall aircraft condition in terms of flight safety. 3. Knowledge of aircraft performance parameters and limitations in relation flight procedures during takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing and skill to take and interpret instrument readings, make control adjustments, manage fuel flow and update performance data. 4. Knowledge of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of performance; and skill to apply this knowledge in planning, developing and executing unit training/evaluation programs. 5. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and skill in diagnosing problems and accurately reporting detailed symptoms and conditions. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present training/instruction, and brief passengers and crews. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. May be required to travel in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 3. Must maintain instructor qualification and demonstrate the highest degree of technical competency in the theory of flight, aerodynamics, and aircraft systems operation. 4. Must remain proficient in the principles of instruction and demonstrate good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. 5. Must attain and maintain mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level in the unit's assigned aircraft. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations. 6. May be required to maintain flight examiner qualification. 7. Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms. As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew-related duties. 8. Exposed to the hazards associated with aircraft flight including but not limited to: gravity forces up to one and one-half., working in strained or cramped position as well as exposure to inclement weather during ground operations and frequent climbing, frequent kneeling, and bending. Additionally, exposed to extreme hazards induced from operating aircraft in an actual or simulated tactical environment, which may include, but not limited to, combat aircrew training sorties, aggressive maneuvers, low level flights, formation flights, aerial refueling, airdrops, maximum effort takeoffs, maximum effort landings, and unpressurized operations at high altitude or other related scenarios. 9. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. 10. May perform maintenance or act as crew chief in leading and directing others in the accomplishment of maintenance when away from home station. 11. "This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position." 12. Superiorbfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca