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HELICOPTER PILOT-TITLE 32

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$129,786 - $168,726

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves flying helicopters for the Army National Guard to transport people and supplies, often in challenging weather and terrain, while also performing maintenance checks and search and rescue missions.

It's based in Frankfort, Kentucky, and suits experienced military pilots who enjoy high-stakes aviation work and are comfortable with both routine flights and emergency operations.

A good fit would be someone with a strong background in helicopter operations and a passion for serving in the National Guard.

Key Requirements

  • FAA pilot certificate or equivalent military aviation certification
  • At least two years of specialized experience operating LUH-72 or UH-60 helicopters
  • Experience in mission planning, including reviewing tasking, intelligence, and weather data
  • Proficiency in filing flight plans, conducting crew briefings, and performing preflight inspections
  • Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, and mission tactics
  • Ability to conduct and supervise crew training for various mission tasks
  • Experience in all-weather search and rescue, reconnaissance flights, and aircraft maintenance checks

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2929000 and is part of the KY AASF, National Guard.

***NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1B, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned, all others will be hired with indefinite tenure.*** MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Must possess appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least two years experience operating a LUH-72 or UH-60 to include mission planning and preparation.

Experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.

Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experience conducting/supervising training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.

Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment.

(Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.

Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes.

Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Major Duties:

As a HELICOPTER PILOT-TITLE 32, GS-2181-12, you will pilot a variety of utility helicopters to transport passengers and cargo to and from a variety of points.

Operate aircraft with short takeoff and landing capability, generally in good or fair-weather conditions, but may include all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrain.

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.

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

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

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2929000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.

Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: KY-12899416-AR-26-059