HELICOPTER PILOT
Army National Guard Units
Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Salina, Kansas
Salary
$131,841 - $171,396
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves training and evaluating helicopter pilots and observers in the Army National Guard, focusing on flying skills, safety, and mission preparation.
The role requires hands-on instruction in basic and advanced techniques, including instrument flying and safety oversight.
It's ideal for experienced military aviators with strong teaching abilities and a background in helicopter operations who want to contribute to national defense training.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description Number D246P01 and is part of the KS AASF 2, National Guard.
Military Grades: CW-2 Compatible Military Assignments: 153MG GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a Federal Aviation Administration certification awarded from accredited civilian aviation program or have an aviation certifications from accredited military aviation school.
Must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have a working experience in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.
Must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNED POSITION EMPLOYMENT: Maintenance Test Pilot- graduate of the Maintenance Test Pilot Course and the AMOC Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Major Duties:
As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, GS-2181-13, you responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation.
Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments.
Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander or Facility Supervisor for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters. Perform other duties as assigned.
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