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Posted: March 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRPLANE PILOT

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$131,841 - $171,396

per year

Closes

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an experienced airplane pilot in the Wyoming Air National Guard, focusing on flying and instructing others in C-130H aircraft while handling mission planning, safety protocols, and operational oversight.

It suits military aviators with strong leadership skills who are ready to serve in a dual civilian-military role in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Ideal candidates are current or former Air National Guard members passionate about aviation safety and team coordination.

Key Requirements

  • Military affiliation with Wyoming Air National Guard or eligibility to join
  • Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or equivalent military ratings for C-130H aircraft
  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in piloting or instructing in C-130 aircraft
  • Military grade between O-2 (1st Lieutenant) and O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel)
  • Experience in developing plans, monitoring operations, and advising commanders on aviation missions
  • Knowledge of unit safety programs, including explosive and ground safety per Air Force directives
  • Proficiency in mission planning, flight preparations, crew briefings, and operational risk management

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an AIRPLANE PILOT, Position Description Number PDD0253P02 and is part of the WY 153d Operations Support Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard.

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Consideration will be made as follows from eligible qualified candidates: Area 1: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the 153 OSS.

Area 2: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed in another unit within the Wyoming Air National Guard, but external to the 153 OSS.

Area 4: Current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 6: Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units.

Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence.

Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technician Position #: 1160416 Military Position #: 0114423034 Selecting Official: Lt Col Andrea Seefeldt MILITARY GRADE Min: O-2/1Lt Max: O-5/Lt Col Applicants' under or that over-grade, will not be considered for this vacancy.

Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the C-130H, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 24 months' working experience in civilian aviation programs; or military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or Air National Guard Wing / Operations Group; and at least 24 months' experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting C-130 aircraft in the following: Developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; and wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments; and reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.

Unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; and completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management.

Conducting mission planning/tasks/preparations, filing of flight plans, reading, and applying intelligence reports and weather information, conducting crew briefings; aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.

Performing aviation duties such as planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace; cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess AFSC 11M, C-130 Mobility Pilot. DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver's license. Major Duties:

This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153d Operations Support Squadron. Its paramount purpose is to pilot a C-130 airplane. In addition to piloting responsibilities, perform administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Pilots advanced multi-engine military airplane on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.

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.

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.

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.

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. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: WY-12897541-AF-26-045