Temporary Pilot (Part Time)

Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Help

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position, to serve as a standardization/evaluation officer responsible for standardization and evaluation, of aircrew member ground and flight performance in assigned aircraft and management of the unit aircrew standardization/evaluation program in an AFRC Operations Group. The organizational location of this position is: located in 512th Operations Support Squadron, 512th Operations Group, 512th Airlift Wing at Dover AFB, Delaware.

Manages standardization and evaluation (Stan/Eval) program for assigned flying units. Makes decisions based on the capabilities, limitations, and resources for employment of unit-assigned aircraft

Manages the flight evaluation and ground testing programs.

Makes periodic and comprehensive assessment of unit Stan/Eval programs through a review of performances indicator, productivity goals and accomplishments, deficiency reports, audit findings, trends and analysis reports, etc.

As required, flies as an instructor/evaluator. Help

A security clearance may be required

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

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position

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.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 512 OPERATIONS GP, Dover AFB DE , with the military rank of Lt Col, AFSC: 011M3K . For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-121

Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. Completion of Air Force pilot or navigator training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees .

GS-13: Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS- 12 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise as a pilot, as it applies to assigned programs.

Knowledge of and ability to formulate/implement plans and policies pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities.

Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMS and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies.

Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC.

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate knowledge and abilities required by the aircrew position.

Must be highly knowledgeable in the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.

Candidates destablishing 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 requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

NOTE: You must submit an AFTAR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that shows date received aviation service aeronautical order. Please upload your documents in the supporting documents section under Other. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education

RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register : This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. Help

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.