SUPERVISORY NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2310000 and is part of the AR ANG 154 TRG SQ, National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work in this series includes positions responsible for assisting the pilot in aircraft operations by determining, planning, and performing the navigational aspects of the flight.

Positions in this series require knowledge of the various methods of air navigation, and skill in using navigational instruments, equipment, and systems in conjunction with flight instruments to direct the movement and positioning of the aircraft to accomplish a specific mission or assignment.

Some positions may require knowledge of the use and deployment of fighter aircraft ordnance; skill to conduct preflight checks, recognize malfunctions, and coordinate delivery with the pilot; and knowledge of weapon ballistics and skill to operate related avionics systems for fighter aircraft.

Also included are positions responsible for providing ground and flight instruction in air navigation.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training that required obtaining information on type of mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems.

Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions.

Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel.

Validated completion of the necessary hours required for applicants' current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130). Major Duties:

1. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs and controls the activities of unit navigators/electronic warfare officers in the flying squadron.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Develops ways to improve work methods and processes.

Provides guidance and advice on work and administrative matters. Approves leave. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Hears and resolves complaints. Effects disciplinary measures.

Identifies and arranges for needed development and training of subordinates. Interviews candidates and makes selections for positions in the office.

Applies Equal Employment Opportunity concepts and requirements to actions and decisions and maintains an appropriate working environment.

Maintains a safe work environment and complies with safety and security directives. 2. Develops and monitors the Squadron's navigation ground and flight training program.

Monitors the instruction of and personally instructs navigators in all phases of both initial aircrew qualification training and mission training.

Ensures that the training program meets organizational requirements and directives from higher headquarters.

Maintains required current navigation flight and ground training records on individual navigators. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program and initiates or recommends corrective action. 3.

As required, serves as standardization/evaluation flight examiner.

Periodically examines assigned navigators over land and water flights to determine the degree of proficiency and adherence to standard directives.

Develops and/or recommends improved and economical procedures for the operation of aircraft.

On a continuing basis, studies and reviews applicable flight/aircrew publications and directives and recommends change as required.

Maintains close liaison with the office of safety and other agencies concerned with flying safety activities and hazards to flight.

Verifies the qualifications of individuals selected for upgrade to qualified navigator, instructor navigator, or flight examiner.

Assures adherence to established standards of flight proficiency and policies through evaluation/observation of aircrews and operational facilities.

Informs the commander of factors adversely affecting aircrew or operational capability and provides recommended corrective action as required.

Ensures navigators have current technical manuals and required operations directives. Analyzes flight evaluation data for adverse trends in aircrew performance.

Initiates corrective action where required. Administers required flight evaluations. Reviews hazard reports and aircraft accident/incident reports. 4.

As required, flies as mission-ready rated navigator in unit aircraft. Maintains proficiency in unit's mission requirements.

The nature of flying activities, which the incumbent must master, is dictated by war plans, enemy threats, classified intelligence gathering, and gaining MAJCOM training requirements.

Actual tasks include low level flying down to 200 feet AGL and up to 400 knots for bomber type aircraft, down to 300 feet AGL and 210 290 Knots for airlift/tanker type aircraft) and other degrees of hazard.

Combat maneuvers, threat avoidance, and aerial flight survival must be firmly understood. Night aerial refueling (airplane typical) must be accomplished.

Bombing, aerial mine laying, sea surveillance, and other requirements exist for bomber organizations.

Use of night vision devices, flying in mountainous terrain, performing combat assault landings on unprepared runways, and accomplishing aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required.

Serves as a flight navigator on flying missions of the unit to which assigned. Navigates multi engine aircraft on in-flight refueling, tactical, search and rescue, airlift missions over land and sea.

Determines the most advantageous route and altitude to fly based on weather and fuel conservation.

Utilizes all types of navigational methods and aids, including celestial, radio, radar, grid, periscopic sextant, inertial, and sophisticated high-speed navigational computers.

Computes effect of various factors on course and plots projected courses on chart. Preflight all navigational instruments before and after flight and makes necessary adjustments.

Maintains a flight log and prepares position reports for transmission to ground facilities. Checks position of aircraft periodically while in flight to assure correct bearing.

Computes flying time and informs pilot to determine adequacy of fuel supply.

Advises pilot as to use of alternate landing fields in case of adverse weather conditions, excessive fuel consumption due to head wind, etc.

Keeps pilot informed of flying conditions, such as wind direction and velocity, ground speed, and drift. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION: