HELICOPTER PILOT

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number D2929000 and is part of the OH AASF 1, Ohio Army National Guard.

The purpose of this position is to pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the Dual Status technician duties and responsibilities.

To qualify, an applicant's educational-degree study program, military professional and technical training schools or academies, and aviation certifications may apply as substitutions for some specialized experience factors.

Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions.

Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.

For Army National Guard positions, must have 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.

To qualify, the applicant 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.

Major Duties:

As a HELICOPTER PILOT, GS-2181-12, you will perform the following duties: 1. Pilots Cargo Helicopter (CH-47) or 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 duties as OH AASF 1 Aviation Safety Officer. Performs other duties as required. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description.

A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description (PD#:D2929000). https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp