AIRCRAFT PILOT

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PILOT, Position Description Number D0711000 and is part of the MD AASF, National Guard.

Military Grades: OPEN to OFFICERS and WARRANTs: O1-3; WO2-4 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.

Specialized Experience - Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the Dual Status technician duties and responsibilities.

To qualify, an applicant's educational-degree study program, military professional and technical training schools or academies, and aviation certifications may apply as substitutions for some specialized experience factors SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry level appointments GS-2181- 12 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer positions.

Qualification competencies are determined by three factors in combination: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.

For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.

Experienced in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft. Experienced in planning and preparing for missions.

Skilled in reviewing and analyzing mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information reports.

Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission preparation and filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.

Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.

Experienced in performing work procedures involved in navigation, in- flight refueling, search and rescue operations, or reconnaissance and surveillance.

Skilled in training crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.

Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.

Although a variety of piloting administrative task experiences support the knowledge competency of an Army National Guard aviation program, applicant must have the competence to instruct others in the piloting of the position's assigned aircraft.

Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Major Duties:

Position is located in the office of the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO).

Serves as the primary staff officer for the management of aircrew standardization and training programs, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, avionics, armament and associated ground support equipment, maintenance programs, light safety programs, and operational support airlift usage.

Directs, evaluates, and issues technical guidance to aviation units on matters pertaining to aviation training, readiness reporting, the Aircrew Training Manual and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training management and planning.

Oversees both collective and individual programs.

Provides staff level supervision to training officers and noncommissioned officers in battalions and related requests for waivers of flying program requirements.

Manages and directs the Additional Flight Training Period (AFTP) Program; audits and provides reports on utilization, entitlement, and total program execution.

Administers Flying Hour Program (FHP) and Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) priorities. Facilitates direct communication between supported and supporting units involving aviation support.

Coordinates joint training exercises.

Ensures that all aviation support requirements will further collective training, both for aviation and supported ground units and will contribute to increased combat readiness.

Supervises and coordinates training program for ground commanders in use and planning for employment of Army aviation assets.

Serves as Aircraft Maintenance Manager and as a technical expert in the field of aircraft equipment maintenance with responsibility for coordination of intermediate and limited Depot Maintenance Programs for the Army Aviation Support Facilities (AASFs).

Provides coordination and interface between the aviation facilities and such staff offices as USPFO, Support Personnel Management Office, Public Affairs, Emergency Operations Center, Facilities Management Office, and State Maintenance Office to insure smooth operation and function of the State Aviation Maintenance Program.

Analyzes the maintenance management system data to determine cause and effect of adverse trends and problems. Takes action based on analysis to correct problems on adverse trends.

Collects information, provides advice, renders decisions, and prepares reports of corrective action. 3) Manages the aircraft inventory for the state.

Coordinates between receiving and/or losing state or facility for transfer documents, flight crew requirements, and transfer criteria for all aircraft transfers; works directly with facility Property Book Officers (PBOs) to monitor property book management.

Manages Physical Security Program in the SAAO and provides staff level support and assistance to physical security/operational security managers of the aviation units in the state. Conducts physical security inspections and evaluations.

Has staff responsibility for the Army Aviation accident prevention program, to include semi annual safety meeting for all aircrew members.

Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau and the Army Aviation Center in matters pertaining to aviation safety.

May be assigned to aircraft accident investigation teams, maintenance management review and foreign object damage.

Represents the SAAO at conferences and meetings. Delivers formal and informal presentations. May participate as a state Army aviation representative on inspection teams and staff visits.

Serves, as required, as chairman or member of boards pertaining to pilot flying status, such as; federal recognition, flying evaluation, aircraft accident in flight standardization.

Attends conferences on aviation or related subjects, participating with representatives of other services and federal, state, local, and civic agencies and organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.