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AIRPLANE PILOT

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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$140,025 - $182,034

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an experienced airplane pilot serving as an Air Reserve Technician officer in the Air Force Reserve, where you'll fly missions, train other pilots, and help plan flying operations for a squadron based in Washington.

It's ideal for a seasoned military aviator with at least lieutenant colonel rank who has extensive flight hours and teaching experience in aircraft.

The role combines civilian pay with reserve duties and requires readiness for active duty during emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • Military rank of O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel) with AFSC 011M3K
  • Minimum 1,000 total military flight hours
  • Instructor qualified in unit aircraft (Mission Design Series - MDS)
  • Valid USAF Navigator or Combat Systems Officer rating and aviation service aeronautical order
  • One year time-in-grade at GS-12 level for GS-13 eligibility
  • Knowledge of Air Force Reserve operations, aircraft capabilities, and flying policies
  • Strong communication skills and ability to resolve complex issues

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 97 AIRLIFT SQUADRON, with the military rank of O-5/Lt Colonel, AFSC: 011M3K.

For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

In order to qualify, you must meet the qualification requirements described in the supplemental Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Air Reserve Technicians (ART) flying positions, dated 2017.

Applicants must meet the following requirements: FLYING HOURS/CERTIFICATION: Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Navigator or Combat Systems Officer rating and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order; must possess a minimum of 1,000 Total Military Flight Time and instructor qualified in unit aircraft and must be Instructor Qualified in MDS.

NOTE: You must submit an AFTAR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that shows the date received aviation service aeronautical order before your entrance on duty date.

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGBILE RATING.

AND FEDERAL TIME-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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot. 2.

Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities. 3.

Knowledge of capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft and flying operations and the unit mission. 4.

Knowledge of the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 5.

Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good work relations. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.

Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve.

Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.

A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.

The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.

honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.

In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities.

As a designated key position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507.

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

AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement. This is an 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 primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice. 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.

Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010.

Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508).

Drug testing is 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.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

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

Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold temperatures, gravity forces three in non-fighters and seven in fighters, and short notification for accomplishment of immediate action items directed by unit supervisors/higher headquarters that must be completed before the duty day ends.

Major Duties:

Conduct training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified active duty, reservists and ART (Air Reserve Technician) personnel.

Analyze and interpret unit training objectives, develop training programs and training other aircrew such that the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crew members is maintained.

Fly as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission.

Use night vision devices, fly in mountainous terrain, performing combat assault landings on unprepared runways and accomplish aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required.

Establish training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards and to avoid duplication of training effort.

Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serve on panels or committees.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings and training sessions to secure operation, resolve issues and convey information relative to flight training and flying operations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5M-ARTO-12883166-110514-YMH