AIRPLANE PILOT

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Operations Group at flying units in the ANG.

Its paramount purpose is to pilot a unit-equipped (UE) airplane. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university?

(Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.) ~AND~ Must possess Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs ~OR~ have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools?

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-12 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group; qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard; experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main- frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 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. 6. Recruitment Bonus @ 25% of salary paid out at the beginning of the service period.

Service Obligation of three (3) years is insured if bonus is accepted. Major Duties:

Duties & Responsibilities: 1.

Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.

Flies well within flight parameters (e.g.

speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Maintains mission qualifications in the assigned airplane. 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.

Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks.

5. Serves as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit.

The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes.

6. Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas: a.

Training and Scheduling: Designs and coordinates comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training.

Adopts and implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establishes training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane.

Tailors training program to individual needs in order to provide uninterrupted progress. Analyzes post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. b.

Plans: 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, NGB and appropriate theater headquarters. c.

Safety: Plans, organizes and administers unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG and OSHA directives, and applicable technical publications.

Reviews and analyzes directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs.

Inspects facilities and flying operations and coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.

Investigates accidents/incidents, determines human causes, and recommends corrective action.

Coordinates with all supervisors and staff personnel concerning safety standards within individual functional areas. d.

Inspector General: Serves as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).

Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Inspector General office, directing the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and overseeing the wing's self-assessment, exercise and inspection programs.

Ensures programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet the needs of the organization. Identifies areas of non-compliance and confirms deficiency resolution. 7.

Performs other as duties as assigned.