SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (Title 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (Title 32), Position Description Number D0644P01 and is part of the OK AASF 2, Oklahoma Army National Guard.

Military Grades: O-3 through O-5 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. 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.

Manages and directs the activities and functions of the AASF, WAATS, or EAATS in support of the state or national aviation training missions which includes flight operations (AASF); instructing courses on flight operations (WAATS/EAATS) proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers (AASF); qualification training of aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanics (WAATS/EAATS); aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft.

Manages assigned fiscal, material and personnel resources by determining the organizational structure within manning and budgetary restraints and guidelines and ensures that optimum use is made of all assigned resources through effective management techniques.

Responsible for supporting the State ARNG aviation program (AASF), national ARNG aviation training program (WAATS/EAATS), and ensuring that adequate aircraft and aviators are available to accomplish assigned aviation missions.

Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of 3 to 12 employees engaged in substantive work and additional wage grade employees.

Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Assigns work to subordinate units based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Prepares performance standards.

Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors.

Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and subordinate employees on both work and administrative matters.

Collaborates with heads of other units to negotiate, decide on, and/or coordinate work-related changes affecting other units not personally supervised.

Advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organization supervised to broader programs, and its impact on such programs.

Evaluates supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors on other employees. Approves selections for nonsupervisory positions and recommends selections for supervisory positions.

Hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level.

Oversees the training operations of assigned or attached aircrew members through a subordinate supervisor.

Manages and directs the standardization, currency, proficiency, safety operations, logistics and maintenance programs of the facility.

Standardizes methods and procedures of flight instruction and flight proficiency for the facility and may fly with flight instructors, unit instructor pilots, and assigned aviators to assure the validity of methods and procedures employed and the conformance to Aircrew Training Manual requirements.

Oversees the aviation maintenance functions through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensures maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft in accordance with established procedures.

Responsible for the overall safety program for the facility.

Formulates, monitors, and when directed, executes the Aircraft Pre-Accident Plan, hurricane or severe weather evacuation plan, search and rescue plan and area disaster plan.

Serves on aircraft safety and aviation policy boards, groups and committees.