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Posted: December 17, 2025 (29 days ago)

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Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves piloting airplanes or helicopters for the U.S. Air Force Reserve, often in training or operational roles at a base in Alaska.

It suits experienced military pilots who enjoy combining civilian work with reserve duties and are ready for potential active duty during emergencies.

A good fit would be someone with a strong background in Air Force flying missions and leadership in aviation units.

Key Requirements

  • USAF Pilot rating
  • Valid aviation service aeronautical order
  • Minimum 750-1,500 total military flight hours in the organization's mission design series (depending on GS level)
  • Submission of ATAFR-209 Form, Flying History Report, or equivalent official flight documentation
  • Military membership in the Air Force Reserve
  • For Flight Instructor roles: 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. military flying components qualifying for Wing Operations and Training Officer positions
  • Eligibility for Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions, including potential active duty tours

Full Job Description

Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time work schedule.

Pay will vary by geographic location, please click here to review pay tables.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 750 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.

GS-2181-13 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,000 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.

GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S.

military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent.

AND Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,200 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.

GS-2181-14 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S.

military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent.

AND Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,500 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.

NOTE: Pilot hours as described above may include (Primary, Secondary, Instructor, Evaluator, Stimulator, Student and other US Military and Foreign Military Time) in mission design series of organization of position being filled.

You must submit an ATAFR-209 Form, Flying History Report or any official document what shows your most recent flight (last date actively flown), total flight hours and type of aircraft flown.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. These are Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions.

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. 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.

AFR Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC): Email: hqafrc.a3rb.pilotconciergecell@us.af.mil Global: A3/ReservePCC Teams Page: Reserve PCC Teams Chat: @ReservePCC Sharepoint: https://www.milrecruiter.com/afrc-pcc/ Phone: (478) 327-1546

Major Duties:

  • GS-12: Operate aircraft as a fully qualified, mission-ready pilot in unit type aircraft.
  • GS-12: Accomplish mission planning and briefing, aircraft inspections and checklists, mission forms and other associated documentation.
  • GS-12: Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees.
  • GS-13 (Pilot): Conduct training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel.
  • GS-13 (Pilot): Analyze and interpret unit training objectives, develop training programs and train other aircrew such that the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crew members is maintained.
  • GS-13 (Pilot): As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission.
  • GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Operations Group and subordinate Reserve flying squadrons, in conjunction with the Chief/Senior Air Reserve Technician (ART).
  • GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with management of a flying and ground training program for an organization.
  • GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through subordinate supervisors.
  • GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Direct all operations and maintenance training programs for the Squadron.
  • GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Responsible for effective control and management of the organization’s Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) account
  • GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Implement flying and ground training requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/17/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/17/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFPDHA-12613963-2181-ART