Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title 32

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This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title 32, Position Description Number D0611000 and is part of the WI AASF 1, Wisconsin Army National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-2181-13, 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.

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.

***Must be a rated pilot on flying status. Required to be a qualified Night Vision Goggle Army Aviator and a proficient pilot in the UH-60 AIL, UH-60M or LUH-72. Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title 32, GS-2181-13, you will manage the Operations and Training Section of the AASF and to perform flight instructor duties.

The incumbent supervises 3-12 aircraft light instructors, flight engineers and flight operations specialists. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs and coordinates all light operations and training activities at the installation and supervises the AASF Flight Operations Section.

Manages the Aviation Training Program for the AASF and oversees the Additional Flight Training Program (AFTP).

Consults with unit commanders to determine the training requirements to enable individual aviators and crew members to maintain combat readiness and proficiency in given types of aircraft.

Formulates and oversees individual aviator and crew member training to achieve the specified training goals.

Plans flying programs in cooperation with maintenance personnel to promote maximum utilization of aircraft and accessory equipment.

Oversees flight cost analysis and coordination of all flight mission requests other than in connection with Annual Training and Aviation Unit Inactive Duty Training.

Oversees execution of the training program in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) Flight Training Program or aviators and aero-scout crew members.

This program includes instruction and evaluation of rated aviators and, where appropriate, aero-scout crew members in basic and advanced flight and instrument flight techniques required to fly tactical and combat type operations.

The assignments involve a broad range of hazards from minimal to substantial depending on nature of the training which includes the use of night vision devices and the conduct of aerial gunnery, multi-ship operations and air-to-air combat maneuvers in a terrain flight environment.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by 3-12 subordinates in grades through GS-13. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Makes assignments based on priori ties, difficulty and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of individual employees. Conducts employment interviews.

Recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment. Establishes performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals.

Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees.

Resolves those which can be can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate deciding official.

Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or obtains training.

Plans, establishes and updates the standing operating procedures required for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft and transient aircraft.

Establishes procedures concerning the operation of aircraft within the local flying area.

Coordinates such procedures with military, municipal and local FAA Air Traffic Control authorities to assure compatibility of AASF originating traffic with other air traffic in the area.

Responsible for assuring that all assigned, attached and transient aviators receive a thorough preflight briefing prior to departure.

Spot checks flight plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with local directives and pertinent regulations.

Trains, instructs and evaluates 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.

Prepares and presents classroom instruction on aircraft operating procedures, tactical mission procedures, aircraft survivability systems and employment of these systems using current tactical doctrines.

Performs other duties as assigned.