HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
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HELICOPTER PILOT
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves flying UH-60 helicopters for the Army National Guard in Kansas, supporting local missions like search and rescue or surveillance.
Pilots handle everything from pre-flight checks and mission planning to actual flying and safety oversight.
It's ideal for experienced military aviators with strong aviation skills and a commitment to National Guard service.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; undergraduate degree preferred
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or equivalent military aviation certifications
- At least one year of general experience in aviation at a comparable level
- Two years of specialized experience piloting military rotary-wing aircraft like UH-60
- Experience in mission planning, intelligence analysis, weather review, and flight plan filing
- Proficiency in aircraft preflight inspections, navigation, in-flight refueling, and search/rescue operations
- Knowledge of safety programs per DoD, Army, and OSHA regulations; military grades W01 through CW3
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number D2929000 and is part of the KS AASF 1, National Guard.
Military Grades: W01 through CW3 Compatible Military Assignments: 15 series EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.
Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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: Must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
Experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
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.
Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Experience 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 pilot rotary wing (UH-60 series) aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area. Perform other duties as assigned.
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