HELICOPTER PILOT

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is eligible to be used at an Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility where the requirement is deemed appropriate by the AVCRAD Facility Supervisor or State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO).

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = On-board technicians currently assigned to NGLA-ACA (AASF#1) of the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma, and have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-11: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group.

To qualify, the applicant must have competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.

Must have competence to review and analyze mission tasks, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings.

Experiences include 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, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance.

Skilled to conduct training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experiences may include developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.

Experienced 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.

WG-12: Do you possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months working experiences 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; and possess a least Twenty-Four (24) months in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation; in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings; in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments; in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks; 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; 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership. 2.

Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty. 3.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 4.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 5.

The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 6. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.?Note:?

The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

7. Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical. 8.

Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer. Major Duties:

Duties & Responsibilities: 1.

Pilots a variety of on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned.

Routinely operates with short takeoffs and landing capability, in all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrains and open bodies of water.

Flights are made using landing facilities ranging from modern, improved airport with paved runways and navigational aids to unimproved strips of remote, isolated villages.

This position will be required to make reconnaissance and observation flights.

Makes test flights and checks all systems in connection with maintenance actions and takes necessary action to correct malfunctions.

Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge of the terrain features of the geographical area.

Conducts flight checks following repairs, maintenance, or installation of approved aircraft system modifications.

Responsible for transportation of cargo and transporting passengers, among a variety of familiar destinations 2.

Performs maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair or replacement of components or aircraft systems.

Performs general test flights of aircraft upon completion of extensive disassembly, reassembly, and maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts where tests cannot determine the safe and or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems; and ensures the airworthiness component or aircraft systems.

Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when required. 3.

Serves as a member of a board pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition. 4. Performs other as duties as assigned.