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SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$131,841 - $171,396

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of flight instructors and overseeing all flight operations and training for aircraft in the Army National Guard, including planning missions, ensuring safety, and teaching pilots advanced flying skills.

It's a supervisory role focused on managing daily aviation activities at a base in Tennessee.

A good fit would be an experienced military aviator with strong leadership skills, a background in helicopter or fixed-wing operations, and a passion for training others in high-stakes environments.

Key Requirements

  • Military grade CW3 through CW4 in the Army National Guard
  • At least two years of specialized experience in military or civilian aviation programs, including operating main-frame military aircraft
  • Competency in mission planning, preparation, intelligence analysis, weather assessment, and filing flight plans
  • Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, loading, navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, or surveillance operations
  • Proven ability to train and evaluate pilots in basic to advanced instrument flight procedures and combat-related missions
  • Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, safety programs, and relevant Department of Defense regulations
  • Supervisory experience in directing subordinates, developing policies, and monitoring operations

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), Air Position Description Number NGD0611000 and is part of the TN ARMY, National Guard.

This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Military Grades: CW3 through CW4 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts, 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 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, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group.

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

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 SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GS-2181-13 (TITLE 32), you will direct and coordinate all light operations and training activities at the installation and supervises the AASF Flight Operations Section.

Plan and assign work to be accomplished by 3-12 subordinates in grades through GS-13. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide or obtain training.

Plan, establish and update the standing operating procedures required for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft and transient aircraft.

Instruct and evaluate pilots in operating light or heavy, fixed or rotary wing aircraft.

Train and evaluate pilots in basic or advanced instrument flight procedures characterized by a substantial degree of hazard and using the technique of operating an aircraft through reference to instruments as well as visual reference to the terrain and horizon.

This involves instrument flight navigation on and off the federal airway structure through the use of automatic direction and instrument landing systems and/or combat mission related training in attack or Heavy transport helicopters.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TN-12865561-AR-26-075