SUPERVISORY AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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Airplane Pilot
U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Salary
$111,147 - $144,493
per year
Type
Closes
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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 involves piloting multi-engine fixed-wing airplanes to support the evaluation of parachute equipment and techniques for the U.S. Army Parachute Team at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The role includes performing safety checks, operating aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with air traffic control, and providing training and instruction to other pilots.
It's a good fit for experienced pilots with a background in military aviation, strong safety focus, and teaching skills who are U.S. citizens ready for a GS-12 federal position.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including operating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft
- Assisting in aircraft operations and preparing technical flight reports per established procedures
- Performing functional flight checks and ensuring aircraft safety through preflight and post-flight inspections
- Piloting aircraft in challenging conditions such as limited visibility or inclement weather
- Providing instruction and oversight to current or future pilots, including training program management
- Proficiency in operating navigational radios, communication systems, auto-pilot, and computerized flight management systems
- U.S. citizenship and ability to meet federal security and medical qualifications for pilots
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is with the US Army Recruiting Command Marketing and Engagement Brigade, US Army Parachute Team Unit Headquarters, Fort Bragg, NC.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the operation of a multi-engine fixed wing aircraft; preparing technical flight reports in accordance with established procedures; performing functional flight checks on assigned aircraft; providing instruction to current and/or future airplane pilots ; and piloting an aircraft during multiple flight conditions (i.e., limited visibility, increment weather conditions) .
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12) Major Duties:
- Operates a multi-engine fixed wing airplane to assist in the evaluation of parachute equipment and techniques.
- Performs preflight and post-flight maintenance and operational checks to determine aircraft safety is in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- Verifies airplane complies with all Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances and instructions.
- Operates navigational and communication radios, auto-pilot, computerized flight management systems, pressurization, and other on-board aircraft systems to ensure proper aircraft operation.
- Completes evaluation documents associated with student pilot training and performance activities.
- Provides instruction to pilots by overseeing the aircraft standardization training program.
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