SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT, Position Description Number D0644P01 and is part of the ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 3, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Military Grades: Officer only GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized competency experiences (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-14 and GS-2181-15 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer positions; or, to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-14 and GS-2181-15 Air National Guard Dual Status Officer positions.

For Army and Air National Guard positions, must have at least three 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 facilities; or, Air National Guard Operations Groups.

Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: 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 Air National Guard aviation program, the required competence for this grade includes the abilities to train and instruct others in the piloting of a specified main frame military aircraft.

Experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.

Experienced in supervising and conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing 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 and supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; and, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Experienced in conducting and supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and briefing commanders.

Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.

Experienced in planning and preparing for missions; and, experienced in piloting and instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft.

Experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army or Air National Guard aviation programs. Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.

Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.

Experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.

Experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.

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.

Experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.

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

Experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.

Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.

Experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands.

Experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments. Experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management.

Experienced in performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities; diverting aircraft; dictating mission requirements; approving specific activities; coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA; and directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies.

Experienced in using applicable Army or Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities or Air National Guard wings.

Experienced in conducting particular combat or non-combat training missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions.

Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.

Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.

Experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.

Experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Experienced in piloting and instructing in accordance with applicable Army or Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements, standards, skills and practices.

Experienced in performing instructional techniques to train other pilots assigned to the Army National Guard flying units or assigned to the Air National Guard flying units.

Experienced in conducting upgrade training for aircrew members from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, or from other active components.

Experienced in providing proficiency training for qualified aircrew personnel.

Knowledge of full cycle theory, skill in conducting formal classroom instruction, and skill in actual flight practice are required.

Experienced in performing training activities, as related to a particular mission and specific main-frame aircraft to include combat and non-combat tactics.

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

Experienced in complying with standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and evaluations.

Experienced in aircrew performance standards, in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certifications, is required.

Experienced with weaponry and tactics for applicable military aircraft. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Major Duties:

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT, GS-2181-14, you will 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.