HELICOPTER PILOT -Title 32

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT -Title 32, Position Description Number D2930000 and D2929000 and is part of the WI AASF 2, Wisconsin Army National Guard.

*This is also advertised as Job Announcement 26-178 (GS-13)* Note: Only one position will be filled GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-11: Warrant Officer - Applicants must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry-level appointments to GS-2181-11 ARNG 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 ARNG positions, must have working experiences in military service aviation programs or in ARNG Aviation Support facilities.

To qualify, the applicant must have at least one year experience and 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 mission specific tasks.

Officer - Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry level appointments to GS-2181-11 ARNG Dual Status Officer positions.

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

For ARNG positions, must have working experiences in military service aviation programs or in ARNG Aviation Support facilities.

To qualify, the applicant must have at least one year experience in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft.

Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission preparation and filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.

Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.

Experienced in performing work procedures involved in navigation, inflight refueling, search and rescue operations, or reconnaissance and surveillance.

Skilled in training crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans/policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.

Applicant must have the competence to instruct others in the piloting of the position's assigned aircraft.

Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with the applicable agency regulations/directives.

To qualify for the GS-12: Warrant Officer - Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 ARNG 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 or in military service aviation programs or in ARNG Aviation Support facilities.

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.

Experienced in developing plans/policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.

Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with the applicable agency regulations/directives.

Officer - Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-12 ARNG Dual Status Officer positions.

For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in military service aviation programs or in ARNG Aviation Support facilities.

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

Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).

Although a variety of piloting administrative tasks are performed in support of an ARNG aviation program, experiences include the abilities to train and instruct others in the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft.

Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.

Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.

Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance.

Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.

Must have at least two years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft.

Competent to complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of ARNG aviation programs. Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring basis.

Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with the applicable agency directives.

Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting.

Experiences may include the traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.

Experienced in on-board aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras. Experienced in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying.

Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting flights through FAA controlled national airspace.

Experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of NGB, Army, and gaining commands.

Experienced in cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA.

Experienced in flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations and instruction.

Major Duties:

As a HELICOPTER PILOT -Title 32, GS-2181-11/12, you will: GS-11: Co-pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area while gaining the required flying hours and experience to reach the full performance level of Helicopter Pilot, D2929000, GS-2181-12.

GS-12: Pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area.