HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (ASO) (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (ASO) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD2460P01 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 110.

Military Grades: CW2 through CW3 Qualified and current in UH60M/L/V models as an Aviation Safety Officer- Aviation Safety Officer Course: AR 385-10/TC 3-04.11.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year in the next lower grade or at least 36 months specialized experience 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.

Major Duties:

As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (ASO), GS-2181-13, you will perform preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, routine maintenance test flights, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.

Serve as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic, advanced and maintenance test flight techniques.

Serve as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conduct instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.

Serve as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Train and evaluate I P's and provide technical supervision of the standardization program.

Serve as Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serve as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.

Serve as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility.

Serve as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP).

Incumbent will perform general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs to include routine scheduled maintenance.

Serve as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serve as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer. Perform other duties as assigned.