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SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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Salary

$125,776 - $163,514

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead pilot role in the South Carolina Army National Guard, where you'll supervise aircraft operations and ensure safe, effective flying missions at an aviation support facility.

It involves managing teams, handling flight planning, and maintaining high safety standards in a military environment.

A good fit would be an experienced military pilot with leadership skills, a strong safety record, and readiness to serve in the National Guard.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in a grade or military rank immediately below GS-21 level
  • Specialized experience in aviation, including flight duties and supervisory responsibilities
  • Valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and appropriate ratings for aircraft flown
  • Current flight physical, medical profile, and cleared drug test
  • Valid state driver's license and qualification to operate government vehicles
  • Appropriate security clearance (Top Secret or interim equivalent)
  • No record of claustrophobia and ability to maintain Network License

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT, Position Description Number D0644000, and is part of the SC AASF, South Carolina Army National Guard.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only.

Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 REQUIREMENTS: Is 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.

OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1.

Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. 2.

Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, 3.

Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.

Applicants must have the following: 1. Must have the appropriate security clearance: a.

In regard to the aviator position's Series GS 2181 and the DoD criteria for the technician position's compatible military skill classification security clearance requirements.

NOTE: Refer to the military services' specific classification directives for the military skills' required security clearance levels; OR b.

Awarded a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives.

Award of entry level to the technician position's compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted.

NOTE: Refer to the military service specific directives for various authorized interim clearance levels. 2. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies. 3.

To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4.

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Major Duties:

This position is located at an Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS), or Eastern Army Aviation Training Site (EAATS).

The purpose of this position is to function as the commander of an AASF, WAATS, or EAATS.

The position supervises between 3 and 12 substantive General Schedule (GS) employees and a large (more than 30) wage grade work force.

The GS workforce includes at least 2 fulltime GS-13 pilots who instruct and evaluate flying in advanced attack or heavy transport helicopters or advanced instrument flight techniques or instruct instructors in methods of instruction or any combination for at least 50% of their work time.

Positions in this series involve piloting or co-piloting aircraft to carry out various operational programs and functions of the Army and Air National Guard.

The work provides ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting.

The positions perform staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency specific aviation programs, where the work requires primarily the application of pilot knowledge and skills.

The Series encompasses all functions performed by rated pilots to conduct or directly support flying operations and training missions.

Inherently included in this Series are supervisory and staff functions such as commanding, inspection, contingency planning, and policy formulation.

The career area encompasses utilization fields that directly employ weapons and supporting weapon systems to accomplish the Army National Guard and Air National Guard operational missions.

It encompasses flying operations and non-operational aviation positions concerned with the employment and support of aviation units and elements.

This Series directs and coordinates the employment of aviation units in support of land combat operations.

It provides expertise at all levels of command to develop doctrines and plans essential to the successful employment and deployment of aviation systems.

Included in this Series are Operations Commanders, Pilots, Combat Systems Officers, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilots, Special Tactics, Combat Rescue, Space, Nuclear and Missile Operations, Maintenance Test Pilots, Cyber Operations, Operations Security, and Operations Support.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SC-12898317-26-096-AR