Training Specialist (PACSD AD)
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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$57,736 - $75,059
per year
Type
Full Time
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This job involves planning and organizing classroom training schedules for Air Force pilots and students in a flying training program, ensuring everything aligns with required learning goals.
It requires coordinating requests, reviewing priorities, and using computer tools to keep things running smoothly.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in education or military training support, who enjoys administrative work in a structured environment.
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The primary purpose of this position is to schedule academic training classes for students assigned to an Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Flying Training Program.
Reviews, prioritizes, and coordinates academic requests to prepare weekly schedules to meet academic requirements specified in the appropriate aircraft syllabus.
DOW WIDE RECRUITMENT In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of rules, concepts, techniques, procedures, and operations of flying training programs to perform a wide variety of assignments involved in the development of academic training schedules for student classes which meet syllabus objectives.
Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in the scheduling function.
Knowledge of the flying training program mission and objectives to perform assignments and resolve a wide range of issues using accepted practices.
Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files.
OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above.
Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Knowledge of the rules, concepts, techniques, procedures, and operations of flying training programs to perform specialized assignments in the academic scheduling function. 2.
Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources to determine quality, accuracy, and applicability. 3.
Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files; a qualified typist is not required.
4. Skill in applying basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve conflicts and determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in the program. 5.
Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational and/or program data. 6.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
Plans, coordinates, and schedules academic training events, student classes, instructors, and resources. Plans, coordinates, and schedules unprogrammed events.
Represents the section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Uses varied and advanced functions of office automation software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of documents and support office operations.
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