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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

Recent

Location

Salary

$127,690 - $165,997

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026

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 role involves overseeing flight operations, coordinating deployments of aircraft and personnel for military missions, and managing safety and security in a high-stakes environment for the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.

It requires leading teams and ensuring smooth execution of wartime and contingency plans.

A good fit would be an experienced aviator, like a pilot or navigator, with strong leadership skills and a background in military operations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or higher in aviation or military operations
  • Rated aviator expertise as a pilot or navigator
  • Knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, and aeromedical evacuation
  • Understanding of aircraft capabilities, limitations, and employment techniques
  • Familiarity with safety, security regulations, and risk management practices
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct operations across multiple teams
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, plus leadership in mentoring staff

Full Job Description

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): Position is designated as a key position IAW AFl 3 6-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.

Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector).

Examples of specialized experience include Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator; Knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, aeromedical evacuation, and current operations which includes worldwide deployment of aircraft and personnel in the planning and execution of military operations; and Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, and risk management practices and procedures.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as either a pilot or navigator.

Knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, aeromedical evacuation, and current operations which includes worldwide deployment of aircraft and personnel in the planning and execution of military operations Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, and risk management practices and procedures Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct flight operations functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

Ability to communicate 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. Major Duties:

SUMMARY: PRIMARY PURPOSE: Serve as the 3 75th Operations Group (OG) Deputy to the Commander.

With the commander, the incumbent oversees the complex, numerous, and varied day-to-day worldwide execution of aerial refueling and airlift flying operations, operations support, and aeromedical evacuation under peacetime, contingency and wartime.

The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the 3 75th OG Commander in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the group and the commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events; and, when acting as the senior group official in the absence of the commander, possesses the same authority and prerogatives as the commander, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers only.

Exercises second level supervisory and managerial authorities.

DUTIES: As full deputy to the 375th OG Commander, directs plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day mission execution of the 375th AMW's Operations Group.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

As the 375th Operations Group senior civilian and operational subject matter expert, acts as sole process owner and source of continuity for all aviation-related installation support activities.

Leads and/or participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include making periodic, comprehensive assessments and evaluation of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management support capabilities.

Represents the 3 75 th AMW Commander and 3 75 th Operations Group Commander in strategic planning with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9S-AFPC-12860495-071016-CBS